Many children grow up memorizing the prayers of their faith tradition. We learned beautiful words — but outside of those memorized lines, many of us had no idea how to pray. That was certainly true for me. It took years to understand that the most powerful prayers are often the ones that rise spontaneously from deep within the heart — prayers that express our real concerns, our honest longings, and our most exuberant celebrations. It is important to recognize that our thought

The Season of Light As the year draws to a close, many in our 60+ and Wiser community (and some younger) find themselves quietly wondering: What do I really want this season to mean? The holidays have long been filled with traditions of giving, gathering, and often rushing. Yet, beneath the noise, there is a longing for something deeper — to touch again the sacred stillness that once made this time feel magical.   This year, we are being invited to reimagine. To celebrate not

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Circle of Freedom Offering inspiring programs that support conscious living, spiritual growth, and whole-person well-being for those 60 and beyond. • Rooted in love, respect, and appreciation for life. • Inspiring presentations on conscious living, guided spiritual practices. • Practical tools for growth, including HeartMath, Enneagram, and Feng Shui. • Focused on body, mind, and spirit through holistic information and soulful practices. • Programs on Zoom and/or in-person. •

Assisted Living & Nursing Homes Time for a Change e ever questioned the quality of today’s assisted living and nursing homes, you are not alone. Over the past two years, I’ve visited three such facilities here in our local area — and what I observed left me not only questioning, but also feeling disappointed, frustrated, and frankly, stunned. Maybe even fearful. For the first time in my life, I found myself wondering: What if this is what the future holds for me or for someon

Perhaps you would agree that falling in love brings a sense of security, safety, pleasure, confidence — and maybe even joy. We’re taught...