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