The last phase of life is not non-life; it is a new stage of life.
Joan Chittister
Six Essays from Six Seasoned Writers June 18, 25, July 9, 16, 23, 30 On Zoom Every period of life has something new to teach us, says Joan Chittister. “The harvest of youth is achievement; the harvest of middle age is perspective; the harvest of age is wisdom . . .” Where have you gained … Read more Voices of Wisdom
We spend the first third of our lives learning – not just our school lessons, but learning what we will need to navigate our place in the world. In these years, we acquire information and probe the accepted norms of our culture as we prepare to be productive citizens of society. In the second third … Read more Living the Wisdom Years
The spiritual task of the later years, says Joan Chittister in her book The Gift of Years, is to embrace the blessings of this time of life and learn how to overcome the burdens of it. These years are not merely an extension of adulthood; they are an entirely new season of life. The spiritual … Read more Reflections on Aging
The last phase of life is not non-life; it is a new stage of life.
Joan Chittister