In this podcast recorded from the Third Annual Steve Jeffers Lecture on Spirituality in Health at Shawnee Mission Medical Center, Rabbi Address defines the new life-cycle stage emerging in today’s society: the caregiver. For many, [Read more…]
I am in the middle of a fascinating new book by Eric Weiner entitled Man Seeks God (New York Times book review). I stumbled across Mr. Weiner as a result of a New York Times op-ed [Read more…]
Going out into nature can be a transforming experience. If you’re willing to give yourself over to being in a natural setting or wilderness environment, free from the distractions of our usually busy lives, extraordinary [Read more…]
Empathy is a frequently misunderstood term that refers to one’s ability to understand and identify with another person’s emotional experiences and feelings. The true empathic individual is aware and accepting of the other person’s thoughts, [Read more…]
One of the most interesting developments in recent years has been the growing interest, on the part of baby boomers, in issues of health and wellness. Maybe it is part of our own understanding of [Read more…]
Stories are a pathway to all of our souls. For centuries, people have related to each other, learned from each other and connected with each other through the sharing of stories. The development of “spiritual [Read more…]
As you read this, I hope you take note of the new format for jewishsacredaging.com. The time has come for us to amp-up the vision of the site and what we can do, and so [Read more…]
Can faith and community be powerful aids to those caring for an aging loved one? In honoring our “father and mother,” how do we honor ourselves? Can a deeper understanding of spirituality and aging result [Read more…]
Many people, perhaps all people, are experiencing heightened anxiety, insecurity and doubt as troubling economic events are unfolding. Some of us have already been directly affected as we or a family member has lost a [Read more…]
“Faithful Reform In Health Care is a coalition of organizations and individuals working to elevate faith-inspired voices in support of affordable quality health care for all the U.S.” Rev. Linda Walling is the inspiration behind this organization [Read more…]
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