From AgeIng to SageIng, Ronald S. Miller
From AgeIng to SageIng, Ronald S. Miller
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From Age-Ing to Sage-Ing
A Revolutionary Approach to Growing Older

Author: Ronald S. Miller, Zalman Schachter-Shalomi

Narrator: Sean Runnette

Unabridged: 11 hr 36 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 05/29/2018

Includes: Bonus Material Bonus Material Included


Synopsis

Over two decades ago, beloved and respected rabbi Zalman Schachter-Shalomi felt an uneasiness. He was growing older, and fears about death and infirmity were haunting him. So he decided to embark on mission to get to the bottom of his fears. Through a series of events that included a vision quest in a secluded cabin and studying with Sufi masters, Buddhist teachers and Native-American shamans, Reb Zalman found a way to turn aging into the most meangful and joyous time in his life.

In this inspiring and informative guide, Reb Zalman shares his wisdom and experience with listeners. He shows listeners how to create an aging process for themselves that is full of adventure, passion, mystery, and fulfillment, rather than anxiety. Using scientific research—both neurological and psychological—Reb Zalman offers techniques that will expand horizons beyond the narrow view of "the present" into a grand and enduring eternity. By harnessing the power of the spirit, as well as explaining exactly how to become a sage in their own community, he gives listeners a helpful and moving way to use their own experiences to nurture, heal, and perhaps even save a younger generation from the prison of how we typically regard aging.

About Ronald S. Miller

Ronald S. Miller is an award-winning journalist and the author of As Above, So Below: Paths to Spiritual Renewal in Daily Life. He has taught courses in human development, transpersonal psychology, and stress management at universities and growth centers.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Ruby

For those of us firmly within the stage of life variously known as old age, elderhood, golden years, etc., this is a must-read. Reb Zalman describes both the current arc of ageing and his vision for the future of moving sage-ing, into true elder-hood, where the elderly become elders, still learning......more

Goodreads review by Joe

This is an effort to reclaim the last season of life from a cultural view that values youth and vigor, mature adulthood and accomplishment, but discounts the elder years as nothing more than decline and death. Observing that generally elders cannot compete with 40 & 50-year-olds in terms of stamina......more

Goodreads review by Beverly

Life changing for me. Reading this book as I was approaching my 65th birthday transformed my view of my role in the scheme of things. Even though there is more behind me, in terms of time, how to maximize what's ahead, despite potentially increasing health issues, significantly decreased my angst ab......more

Goodreads review by Carolyn

An excellent book for those moving into their sage-ing years. Even though this was written about 20 years ago, Rabbi Zalman had his finger on the pulse of something big that was/is happening. He has reframed this time of life in terms of mental, physical, emotional, social and spiritual growth. This......more