Dance With Your Death, part 1
Anthony DeMello, in his book, The Heart of the Enlightened, tells the story of A merchant in Baghdad sent his servant on an errand to the bazaar and the man came back white with fear and trembling. “Master,” he said, “while I was in the marketplace, I walked into a stranger. When I looked him in […]
Dance With Your Soul
Our soul is the deepest part of us where one encounters God and discovers their “true self.” We are not bodies with a soul. We are souls with a body. The soul is not in our body. Our body is in our soul. When all our possessions, accomplishments, and the constructs of our personality are […]
Dance With Your Family at End-of-Life
Funerals bring out the best and worst in families. I know this from my work as a pastor and hospice chaplain. When someone dies family members either support each other or conflict with each other in their grief. Grief can draw a family close together in their bonds of love. But grief can also fester […]
Dance With Your Caregiving
Are you a caregiver to a spouse or family member? You are not alone! More and more people in the United States are caring for family members. According to data from the AARP and National Alliance for Caregiving “Caregiving in the U.S. 2020” report, as well as other recent studies: • Approximately 53 million adults […]
Dancing With What Was, What Is, and What Will Be
As we age, in our quiet moments, it’s easy to look back on “what was” with regret, to be dissatisfied or frustrated with “what is,” and to be anxious about “what will be.” How do we dance joyfully with our past, our present, and our future? Dancing With What Was “If you become addicted to […]
Getting Old Isn’t for Sissies
Unsplash + in collaboration with Getty Images As she was passing through her eighties and nineties to the ripe old age of ninety-nine, my mother-in-law used to say, “Growing old isn’t for sissies.” As we age, our bodies undergo numerous changes that can significantly impact our day-to-day functioning. If you are in your 60’s, 70’s, […]
Welcome to Dance in Your Twilight
Hello, my name is Jim Cyr and I would like to help you to DANCE IN YOUR TWILIGHT. I want this to be a dancefloor of welcome and wisdom for senior citizens. The twilight years from our retirement to our passing, or the years as we continue to work into our seventies or eighties, are […]
A New Title. A Sharper Focus
This is a heads up! Beginning on August 11, I will be offering a new Substack. The title of this new Sustack will be “Dance in the Twilight.” My writing will be focused on living your best life in your twilight years. I have begun writing on this theme in this Substack (Jim’s Substack) and […]
Twilight Years: Embracing Life Review, Life Repair and Gratitude
As we enter the later years of life, we’re presented with a unique opportunity for reflection, healing, and appreciation. Three interconnected practices – life review, life repair, and gratitude – can significantly enhance our well-being and bring a sense of fulfillment and peace in our golden years. Let’s explore why these practices are so crucial […]
Three Practices to Illuminate Your Twilight Years
zenad nabil on Unsplash“>Photo by zenad nabil on Unsplash Twilight Years: Embracing Life Review, Repair, and Gratitude As we enter the later years of life, we’re presented with a unique opportunity for reflection, healing, and appreciation. Three interconnected practices – life review, life repair, and gratitude – can significantly enhance our well-being and bring a […]