Creating a Spiritual Retirement: A Guide to the Unseen Possibilities in Our Lives

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Part memoir, part primer for retirement, this book will appeal to readers who embrace spirituality as a vital part of their lives. The author was once a teacher, hospital chaplain and nun who gave up her vows in order to marry a man who had been a priest. Now entering retirement, Srode is concerned about the spiritual aspects of her new status. The book's opening section explores the individual as a spiritual being; the second discusses the concept and experience of God; and the final part looks at spirituality in everyday life. Retirement, she explains, is a time when "relationships take on new significance," and people confront their fears of illness and death. This makes retirement an ideal time for cultivating a deeper spirituality. Each chapter is followed by a reflection and by some questions for readers to answer. Throughout the book, she emphasizes spirituality, which she defines as "the way in which we recognize and relate to the unseen but no less real presence of spirit in our lives-both our own spirit and the ultimate spirit that many call God." She urges meditation as a way to heighten awareness of one's spirituality, and offers some practical meditation suggestions. This book is a useful guide for spiritually minded individuals who seek additional meaning for their retirement years. Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Book Description
Discover how retirement can lead to new spiritual possibilities. What now? Where do I go from here? In many parts of the world, retirement from the daily workforce is a door you walk through in order to discover your soul. In the last third of life, it is an opportunity to focus on the goals that are most important to you. Creating a Spiritual Retirement invites you to examine your spiritual life and explore ways of making it more meaningful, from three different perspectives: "The Individual Spirit"--Contemplate the possibilities for spiritual growth that come with retirement from the daily workplace "The Great Spirit"--Discover how to look for the sacred in this life, in both ordinary and extraordinary ways "Practical Spirituality"--Create your path to more fully develop a spiritual practice that will provide support, strength, challenge, and comfort in the later years of life. With creative exercises and warm, practical advice, this book is a helpful tool for anyone on their retirement journey.


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Part memoir, part primer for retirement, this book will appeal to readers who embrace spirituality as a vital part of their lives. The author was once a teacher, hospital chaplain and nun who gave up her vows in order to marry a man who had been a priest. Now entering retirement, Srode is concerned about the spiritual aspects of her new status. The book's opening section explores the individual as a spiritual being; the second discusses the concept and experience of God; and the final part looks at spirituality in everyday life. Retirement, she explains, is a time when "relationships take on new significance," and people confront their fears of illness and death. This makes retirement an ideal time for cultivating a deeper spirituality. Each chapter is followed by a reflection and by some questions for readers to answer. Throughout the book, she emphasizes spirituality, which she defines as "the way in which we recognize and relate to the unseen but no less real presence of spirit in our lives-both our own spirit and the ultimate spirit that many call God." She urges meditation as a way to heighten awareness of one's spirituality, and offers some practical meditation suggestions. This book is a useful guide for spiritually minded individuals who seek additional meaning for their retirement years. (Mar.) Copyright 2003 Cahners Business Information.


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