Linda Douty:Wie wurde ich 70, als ich 35 bin?: Spirituelle Überraschungen des späteren Lebens von
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Linda Douty, a frequent speaker on the topics of aging, personal growth and spiritual formation, is author of How Can I Let Go If I Don't Know I'm Holding On?. and How Can I See the Light… More...
Linda Douty, a frequent speaker on the topics of aging, personal growth and spiritual formation, is author of How Can I Let Go If I Don't Know I'm Holding On?. and How Can I See the Light When It's So Dark?. The Nile on eBay FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE How Did I Get to be 70 When I'm 35 Inside? by Linda Douty Discusses the challenges and surprises of aging by talking about how you actually feel, not what you're supposed to feel. Warm and down-to-earth; offers a spiritually grounded method to adjust to the unexpected and live each day with more purpose and joy. FORMATPaperback LANGUAGEEnglish CONDITIONBrand New Publisher Description Have the courage and curiosity to face the inner changes of aging-and learn how they can help you find meaning in your later years."I used to think that age sixty-five was the start of a slippery downward slope to the cemetery. But inside, I felt a surge of enormous energy, with the potential to approach aging as an uncharted adventure instead of a prison sentence."-from the IntroductionUnlike other authors, spiritual director Linda Douty discusses the challenges and surprises of aging by talking about how you actually feel, not what you're supposed to feel. In a warm, down-to-earth voice, she offers a spiritually grounded method to adjust to the unexpected as you grow older. There is no one-size-fits-all here, but a variety of responses to the inner and outer transformations of aging and new ways of looking at them. She looks at surprises, welcome and unwelcome, concerning:* Self-image * The physical body * Relationships * Spiritual lifeQuestions for reflecting on who you are in this period of your life-or who you would like to be-will help you live each day more purposefully and joyfully. Author Biography Linda Douty, a frequent speaker on the topics of aging, personal growth and spiritual formation, is author of How Can I Let Go If I Don't Know I'm Holding On? and How Can I See the Light When It's So Dark? She is a spiritual director, a contributor to Presence (the journal of Spiritual Directors International) and a retreat leader. She is on the faculty at the Academy for Spiritual Formation. Table of Contents Introduction i x1. Opening to Surprise 1Two Doors 1Don't Believe Everything You Hear 4Changing Your Script 132. Surprises of the Sel f 25I'm Still Me! 28Your Orphaned Creative Child 35The Vanishing Social Filter 39Buried Dreams 433. Surprises of the Body 47Who Is That in the Mirror? 49Listening to the Body's Wisdom 52Coping with Pain and Illness 56Libido and Longevity 61Are Limitations Limiting You? 644. Surprises in Relationships 71Friends Who Feed Your Soul 72Renegotiating Partnerships 77Adult Children: To Speak or Not to Speak 81Honoring Memories 85Beyond the Front Door 885. Surprises of the Sacred 93God and Me 94Rethinking Prayer 98Heaven, Hell, or Something Else 101Hearing the Spirit's Guidance 103Motives and Methods 107Trusting the Mystery 1106. Surprising Challenges 113Learning to Fly Solo 114Setting Boundaries 118Tying Your Shoes and Giving Up the Car 121Sleeping Dilemmas 123Fear and Faith 125Fallacies of Forgiveness 129Accepting the Life You've Lived 1317. Surprising Gifts 137Being Real 137The Healing Power of Play 140Gratitude Is More Than a Thank-You Note 143Delight in the Details 148Time: Friend or Foe? 151The Many Faces of Freedom 1548. Surprising Wisdom 157Living through Loss 158Say It Now and Do It Now 161Clearing the Clutter 162As Simple as a Smile 165Learn to Receive 167Fan the Brightest Flame 170One Who Never Leaves You 174Epilogue 177Acknowledgments 178Notes 179Suggestions for Further Reading 182 Review "Kudos for Linda Douty! She has written the most engaging, honest, rollicking, helpful book on aging I've seen in a long time-quite possibly ever, in fact."-Phyllis Tickle, compiler, The Divine Hours"An honest, wise and practical user's manual for 'growing into age,' brought to you by experienced guides who are personally making the passage. It's a book that's long been needed: deeply spiritual but never sentimental or agenda-driven."-The Rev. Cynthia Bourgeault, author, The Wisdom Way of Knowing, Mystical Hope and Love Is Stronger Than Death"Takes unflinching aim at some potentially scary territory-the unspoken fears, challenges and joys of aging.... Will provide robust guidance for the later years and be a source of compassion in dealing with the elders in your life."-J. David Forbes, MD, president, American Holistic Medical Association"With engaging, witty and refreshingly unvarnished prose ... guides us through the psycho-physical-spiritual challenges of life's later years.... A profoundly wise book that satisfies both mind and heart."-Marjorie J. Thompson, pastor; author, Soul Feast: An Invitation to the Christian Spiritual Life"Candid, clear and full of surprising wisdom about the things we dread or deny. I'd buy it for any friend over fifty."-Marjory Zoet Bankson, author, Creative Aging: Rethinking Retirement and Non-Retirement in a Changing World"Thoughtful, insightful, helpful and timely-exactly what I expect from Linda Douty."-Robert Benson, author, The Echo Within"Delightful.... [This] book has inspired and motivated me to continue my aging journey with confidence and optimism."-Molly Srode, author, Creating a Spiritual Retirement; coauthor, Keeping Spiritual Balance As We Grow Older"You don't need to be seventy to treasure this book!"-Nancy L. Bieber , teacher, retreat leader and spiritual director; author, Decision Making & Spiritual Discernment: The Sacred Art of Finding Your Way"Authentic, down-to-earth, inviting-this book helped me regard my own aging process and that of family members with grace, dignity, humor and tenderness. Hats off to Linda Douty for a fresh, honest, spiritually based perspective on aging!"-Margaret Benefiel, author, Soul at Work and The Soul of a Leader Long Description Have the courage and curiosity to face the inner changes of aging--and learn how they can help you find meaning in your later years. "I used to think that age sixty-five was the start of a slippery downward slope to the cemetery. But inside, I felt a surge of enormous energy, with the potential to approach aging as an uncharted adventure instead of a prison sentence." --from the Introduction Unlike other authors, spiritual director Linda Douty discusses the challenges and surprises of aging by talking about how you actually feel, not what you're supposed to feel. In a warm, down-to-earth voice, she offers a spiritually grounded method to adjust to the unexpected as you grow older. There is no one-size-fits-all here, but a variety of responses to the inner and outer transformations of aging and new ways of looking at them. She looks at surprises, welcome and unwelcome, concerning: * Self-image * The physical body * Relationships * Spiritual life Questions for reflecting on who you are in this period of your life--or who you would like to be--will help you live each day more purposefully and joyfully. Review Quote "Kudos for Linda Douty! She has written the most engaging, honest, rollicking, helpful book on aging I've seen in a long time-quite possibly ever, in fact." - Phyllis Tickle , compiler, The Divine Hours "An honest, wise and practical user's manual for 'growing into age,' brought to you by experienced guides who are personally making the passage. It's a book that's long been needed: deeply spiritual but never sentimental or agenda-driven." - The Rev. Cynthia Bourgeault , author, The Wisdom Way of Knowing, Mystical Hope and Love Is Stronger Than Death "Takes unflinching aim at some potentially scary territory-the unspoken fears, challenges and joys of aging.... Will provide robust guidance for the later years and be a source of compassion in dealing with the elders in your life." - J. David Forbes, MD , president, American Holistic Medical Association "With engaging, witty and refreshingly unvarnished prose ... guides us through the psycho-physical-spiritual challenges of life's later years.... A profoundly wise book that satisfies both mind and heart." - Marjorie J. Thompson , pastor; author, Soul Feast: An Invitation to the Christian Spiritual Life "Candid, clear and full of surprising wisdom about the things we dread or deny. I'd buy it for any friend over fifty." - Marjory Zoet Bankson , author, Creative Aging: Rethinking Retirement and Non-Retirement in a Changing World "Thoughtful, insightful, helpful and timely-exactly what I expect from Linda Douty." - Robert Benson , author, The Echo Within "Delightful.... [This] book has inspired and motivated me to continue my aging journey with confidence and optimism." - Molly Srode , author, Creating a Spiritual Retirement; co-author, Keeping Spiritual Balance As We Grow Older "You don't need to be seventy to treasure this book!" - Nancy L. Bieber , teacher, retreat leader and spiritual director; author, Decision Making & Spiritual Discernment: The Sacred Art of Finding Your Way "Authentic, down-to-earth, inviting-this book helped me regard my own aging process and that of family members with grace, dignity, humor and tenderness. Hats off to Linda Douty for a fresh, honest, spiritually based perspective on aging!" - Margaret Benefiel , author, Soul at Work and The Soul of a Leader Details ISBN1594732973 Author Linda Douty Publisher Jewish Lights Publishing ISBN-10 1594732973 ISBN-13 9781594732973 Format Paperback Imprint SkyLight Paths Publishing,US Subtitle Spiritual Surprises of Later Life Place of Publication Woodstock Country of Publication United States DEWEY 248.85 Pages 208 Media Book Short Title HOW DID I GET TO BE 70 WHEN IM Language E, Jewish Lights<
