Without nightfall upon the spirit

by Mary Chase Morrison

Other authorsElsa Ph. Walberg (Cover artist)
Pamphlet, 1993

Status

Available

Call number

CP 311/1

Tags

ageing, spirituality, discipline, elders

Collections

Your library, CP - PENDLE HILL PAMPHLETS

Publication

Wallingford, Pa. : Pendle Hill Publications, 1993.

Subjects

Aging Philosophy
Aging Religious aspects Christianity
Old age Philosophy

ISBN

0875743110 / 9780875743110

Local notes

Pendle Hill Pamphlet 311

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Description

To preside over the disintegration of one's own body, looking on as sight and hearing, strength, speed, and short-term memory deteriorate, calls for a heroism that is no less impressive for being quiet and patient .... Anyone who watches aging closely and with a sympathetic eye can sometimes be lost in admiration for the aging and their gallantry. Where does this gallantry come from? How are we going to find it in ourselves as we need it? This essay on aging will help us recognize the source of dignity and ways to nurture the integrity of aging.

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LibraryThing member kaulsu
This slim volume packs many thought provoking ideas about aging between its covers. Not only helpful to those contemplating retirement issues, death of a spouse or partner, or simple diminishment of physical/mental abilities, it will be helpful to children of aging parents.
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LibraryThing member QuakerReviews
Morrison writes wonderfully about the spiritual development that can come with aging. Spirit and soul are the area of life and growth and work for our old age. She describes the challenges and opportunities of this soul work.

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CP 311/1

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