At one of his conscious aging retreats,
Pevny created a fi re circle. Mike, 70, had been a dedicated long-distance runner for most of his life. Now plagued with mobility issues, Mike decided to let go of regrets. He brought a pair of running shorts into the circle and talked about what the sport had meant to him—its joys, challenges and camaraderie. Then he tossed the shorts into the fi re, telling his friends, “I am letting go so I can fi nd a new purpose and passion.”
Understand Our Life Stories Creating our own life review helps us
acknowledge and understand our most signifi cant experiences and reminds us of all we’re bringing to our elder journey. Pevny offers these approaches: n Develop a timeline, dividing life into seven-year sections. For each, write about the strongest memories and most infl uential people.
n Consider what matters most, from people and values to challenges and dreams.
n Write to children and grandchildren, sharing tales of our life’s most signifi cant events and lessons.
n Record key stories on audio or video.
Explore the Arts The changes that aging brings can mire elders in depression and isolation. “Older people need to be brave and resilient,” says Susan Perlstein, of Brooklyn, New York, founder emeritus of the National Center for Creative Aging, in Washington, D.C., and founder of Elders Share the Arts, in New York City. “To age creatively, we need a fl ow of varied experiences, exploring new activities or reframing longtime interests from a fresh perspective.” Expressive arts can engage people’s minds, bodies and spirits. A George Washington University study shows that people engaged in the arts are happier and healthier. Perlstein understands this fi rsthand, having begun taking guitar lessons in her 70s. Motivated to play simple songs for her new granddaughter, she subsequently learned to play jazz and blues tunes and joined a band. “I’m doing something I love,” says
Perlstein. “I’m meeting diverse people, learning new things and enjoying a rich life.”
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