Aging with Wisdom

Finding Meaning and Joy Throughout Our Lives

Olivia Ames Hoblitzelle

Brokenness and Beauty: What the Art of Kintsugi Can Teach Us

A beautiful image inspires a surprising series of reflections and reveals the possibility of transforming our emotional challenges.

Joy as an Option

Citing the wisdom of eminent elders and indigenous cultures, these reflections propose cultivating joy as an antidote to the challenges of today’s world.

Wisdom for a Pandemic

We all need encouragement and ideas to navigate through the days ahead. Here are 7 positive actions that can help.

Finding Courage in Challenging Times

We are living in troubled times. We can learn to recognize the causes of fear, and we can also learn practices for cultivating courage and resilience.

Living with the Unknown

Uncertainty and unwelcome surprises are among the foundations of life and can be easier to manage by following these suggestions.

The Fearless Heart

A four-step process for dealing with the prevalence of uncertainty and fear in the world.

Gladdening the Mind

Our minds can slip into states of distraction, fragmentation, and overwhelm. A meditation practice can help, as can a simple phrase.

Awakening the Heart of Compassion

Are you feeling disconnected from yourself and others? Compassion helps awaken the interconnection among us all.

Nine Guidelines for Aging With Wisdom

Aging in our culture can be challenging. Here are some guidelines that will help.

What Is Most Important In the New Year?

Inspiration for the New Year: Helpful guidance on cultivating your inner life.

Challenging the Ageist Paradigm

Where do you see ageism in our culture and how do you respond?