Category: Artistry of Aging
Posted on February 24, 2022
by Gaye Abbott
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“As we age we have the choice to accept and surrender into the “peace of wild things” – a refuge and sanctuary reminding us where we have come from, and what nurtures our heart and soul. It is these very moments where our senses celebrate – the sound of a creek flowing over rocks, flight of a hawk gliding on unseen wind currents…..”
Category: Artistry of Aging, Natures GiftsTags: Aging, Artistry of Aging, Conscious Aging, Elder Artistry, Elder Wisdom, Elderhood, Finding wholeness, Green Renaissance, Nature As Teacher, Peace of Wild Things, Wendell Berry, Wildly Free Elder
Posted on February 10, 2022
by Gaye Abbott
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“We are taught by our respective cultures, and often our family of origin, not to fall apart. For both women and men. If we are fortunate we are allowed to do so as a child growing up. We are told that our very survival depends on holding it all together, protecting our hearts and not showing the fullness of who we are. But what if that is not true at all?:
Category: Artistry of Aging, AuthenticityTags: Acceptance With Compassion, Aging, Antoinette Pienaar, Artistry of Aging, Conscious Aging, Elder Artistry, Elderhood, Energy In Motion, Finding wholeness, Green Renaissance, Theefontein South Africa, Wildly Free Elder
Posted on January 28, 2022
by Gaye Abbott
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“I was well aware of the work that now 75-year-old Patch Adams, M.D. with his red clown nose has done, and is still doing, who’s message for health care providers has been “lighten the mood and you will lighten the struggle”. And Norman Cousins (Cancer Laughter Cure). had done on laughter and the simple act of smiling to raise endorphin levels, decrease pain, and augment healing even from a cancer diagnosis he was given. Yet, it appeared that I needed a reminder…”
Category: Artistry of Aging, Death and DyingTags: Aging With Humor, Artistry of Aging, Benefits of Laughter and Play, Benefits of Smiling, Bobby McFerrin, Conscious Aging, Elder Artistry, Elderhood, Patch Adams, Wildly Free Elder
Posted on January 23, 2022
by Gaye Abbott
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“What I have learned, and keep learning – it often takes repetition! – is that the moments at any stage of life are to be taken one step at a time. Being mindful of the words and thoughts we repeat to ourselves, that often squeeze the joy of simply being into the contracted small containers of judgement – of ourselves and others – worry, anxiety and fear. It seems easy to do these days….”
Category: Artistry of Aging, Natures GiftsTags: Artistry of Aging, Breath of Life, Breathing and Relationship, Breathing Spaces, Breathing With Nature, Conscious Aging, Expanded Breathing Spaces, Finding wholeness, Power of Words, Sonoma Coast, Trusting Life, Wildly Free Elder, Writing Practices
Posted on January 9, 2022
by Gaye Abbott
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“SEEKING HUMAN WITH THE FOLLOWING QUALIFICATIONS FOR CONSCIOUS OPPORTUNITY TO COLLABORATE WITH THE UNIVERSE….”
Posted on January 3, 2022
by Gaye Abbott
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“Over a year of filming across the globe to tell 18 stories of people over 70. Why? Because there are lives that can inspire our own. Watch “Stories of A Generation with Pope Francis.”
Posted on December 31, 2021
by Gaye Abbott
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“I am filled with gratitude as I write this last post in the “31- Days of Joy and Laughter Project” and concurrently complete a 6-day self directed personal retreat to end the year. As all of these posts came from trusting the unfolding in each day – not planned agenda – today’s post reflects that magical synchronicity that constantly fills my life to over flowing.”
Category: Artistry of Aging, ElderhoodTags: Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Artistry of Aging, Conscious Aging, Elder Artistry, Elderhood, Green Renaissance, Joy and Laughter Project, Joy In Life, Joyful Living, Sarel van Rensburg, South Africa, Wildly Free Elder
Posted on December 30, 2021
by Gaye Abbott
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“On this next to last day of the 31-Days of Joy and Laughter Project the article from Good News, along with the video below, came to my attention. It sparked something within me. That part who consciously chooses to participate in one act of kindness and share laughter/humor with at least one person every time I go out into my community. A practice I have taken to heart for many years now and benefited greatly from. “
Category: Artistry of Aging, Conscious AgingTags: Acts of Kindness, Artistry of Aging, Conscious Aging, Elder Artistry, Good News, Its A Wonderful Life, Jimmy Stewart, Joy and Laughter Project, Just Giving, Pandemic Isolation, Sebbie Hall, Wildly Free Elder
Posted on December 27, 2021
by Gaye Abbott
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“Three years ago I visited my home town of San Diego, California in the beach area of Ocean Beach/Point Loma where I was born, raised and brought three sons into the world – with the purpose of spending time with family still living there. It was like living my life backwards with so many memories arising as I walked my old haunts and the hard packed sand at the waters edge. On one of these walks I reflected on my entry experience at the airport a day before….”
Posted on December 25, 2021
by Gaye Abbott
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“”Play is a beautiful, creative and powerful part of who we are. In this fun and inspiring video, you will be joyously reminded of the deeper purpose and gift of play. Watch how people express their playful spirit, and learn how play connects us to our Self, the heart of children, and the larger interplay of life.” Vince Gowmon