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The Grace in Aging: Awaken as You Grow Older,Used
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Learn to use your later years for awakening and spiritual growth.Encouraging, inspiring, and practical, The Grace in Aging invites all those who have ever experienced spiritual longing to awaken in their twilight years. Since aging, in and of itself, does not lead to spiritual maturity, The Grace in Aging suggests and explores causes and conditions that we can create in our lives, just as we are living them, to allow awakening to unfoldtransforming the predictable sufferings of aging into profound opportunities for growth in clarity, love, compassion, and peace.Kathleen Dowling Singh streamlines vast and complex teachings into skillful means and wise views. Straightforward language and piercing questions bring Singh?s teachings into the sharp focus of our own lives; the contemplative nature of each chapter allows for an uncommon depth of inquiry. Examples from our lives and from the chatter in our own minds touch the reader personally, offering the chance to absorb the implications deeply and do the work of freeing his or her own mind. Ecumenical in spirit, tone, and language, Singh offers wisdom from teachers from a variety of spiritual backgrounds: Chogyam Trungpa, the Apostles, Annie Dillard, and more. Lessening our attachments, decreasing our aversions, unbinding what binds us, we bear witness to the possibility of awakening for all beings.The Grace in Aging offers guidelines for older individuals of any wisdom tradition who wish to awaken before they die; no need for caves or sevenyear retreats. This is spiritual practice for the lives we live.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Grace in Aging'? A: 'The Grace in Aging' focuses on using the later years of life for spiritual awakening and personal growth, encouraging readers to transform the challenges of aging into opportunities for clarity and compassion.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Grace in Aging'? A: The author of 'The Grace in Aging' is Kathleen Dowling Singh, who presents teachings from various spiritual traditions to guide readers in their personal journeys.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'The Grace in Aging' contains a total of 304 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'The Grace in Aging' published? A: 'The Grace in Aging' was published on August 5, 2014.
- Q: Is 'The Grace in Aging' suitable for all readers? A: Yes, 'The Grace in Aging' is designed for older individuals from any wisdom tradition who wish to engage in spiritual practice, regardless of prior experience.
- Q: What can readers expect to learn from this book? A: Readers can expect to learn how to create the conditions for spiritual awakening in their lives, using practical guidelines and contemplative exercises.
- Q: Does the book offer a specific spiritual practice? A: Yes, the book offers spiritual practices that are applicable to everyday life, making them accessible without needing extensive retreats or isolation.
- Q: What is the writing style of 'The Grace in Aging'? A: The writing style of 'The Grace in Aging' is straightforward, with thought-provoking questions and examples that encourage deep personal reflection.
- Q: Can this book help with understanding the aging process? A: Yes, 'The Grace in Aging' addresses the emotional and spiritual aspects of aging, providing insights that can help readers navigate this life stage with greater understanding and peace.