In a groundbreaking book that interweaves twenty years of case studies and research in the field of aging with an exhaustive knowledge of psychology, religion and literature, Harry R. Moody, co-founder and Director of the Brookdale Institute of Aging, reveals the spiritual passages that the vast majority of us encounter in life and explores the opportunities those spiritual stages offer us in achieving a sense of inner fulfillment. At some point in our lives, most of us begin to question what life is all about, what the purpose of our existence is. This first of the passages in our spiritual lives often arises as the result of the death of a parent or other loved one, the birth of a child, or any number of life-changing events that force us to rethink who and what we are. Everyone responds differently to what Dr. Moody describes as the Call. For some, it may lead back to traditional religion; for others to good works in the community; still others turn to mysticism. Those who ignore the Call are called again, for the Call comes not once, but any number of times in one's life, and in any number of ways. For those who heed the Call, it is an opportunity to reflect on their inner lives, to explore and fulfill a deeper part of themselves. InThe Five Stages of the Soul, Dr. Moody identifies five specific spiritual stages that make up our inner lives, exploring the psychology of our spiritual development and interweaving the wisdom of Western and Eastern spiritual masters as we struggle through the labyrinth of life. Written in richly textured narrative that constantly inspires as it offers a detailed roadmap of our spiritual lives, The Five Stages of the Soul is reminiscent in its approach of the best work of Scott Peck and Thomas Moore.

The Five Stages of the Soul: Charting the Spiritual Passages

CARROLL, David

Moody, Harry R.

Self-Help

DOUBLEDAY

An exciting exploration of the spiritual passages we go through as we age—from midlife crises to the search for inner purpose—and the rich possibilities they offer for fulfillment in the life journey. Based on twenty years of research, The Five Stages of the Soul is the first book to focus squarely on the spiritual passages that the majority of us go through, offering readers a detailed road map of their quest for meaning and self-discovery. Interweaving psychology, religion, myth, and literature, Harry Moody—in the bestselling tradition of Joseph Campbell, Thomas Moore, and Scott Peck—charts the passages of countless individuals across the country who have journeyed through the five stages of spiritual awakening common to almost all of us: the Call, the Search, the Struggle, the Breakthrough, and finally, the Return. Dr. Moody's insightful and wonderfully affirming narrative reveals the challenges and opportunities offered us by the spiritual stages we go through as we explore the question of meaning in our lives.

The Five Stages of the Soul: Charting the Spiritual Passages That Shape Our Lives

Humor & Entertainment

Humor

Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group

Product Description In a groundbreaking audiobook that interweaves twenty years of interviews and research in the field of aging with an exhaustive knowledge of psychology, religion, and literature, Harry R. Moody, co-founder and Director of the Brookdale Institute of Aging reveals the spiritual passages that virtually all of us experience in life, and explores that opportunities those spiritual stages offer us in achieving a sense of inner fulfillment.At some point in our lives, most of us begin to question what life is about, and what the purpose of our existence is. This first passage in our spiritual lives often arises as the result of the death of a parent or other loved one, the birth of a child, or any number of life-changing events that force us to rethink who and what we are. Everyone responds differently to what Dr. Moody describes as "The Call." For some, it may lead back to traditional religion; for others, to good works in the community; others still turn to mysticism. Those who ignore The Call will be called again--for the call comes not once, but any number of times during our lives, and in any number of ways. For those who heed the call, it is an opportunity to reflect on their inner lives, to explore and fulfill a deeper part of themselves. In The 5 Stages of the Soul, Dr. Moody identifies each of the spiritual stages that make up our inner lives, exploring the psychology of our spiritual development over the ages, and the wisdom Western and Eastern spiritual masters suggest in helping us find our way through the labyrinth of life.Written in richly textured narrative that constantly jars with new insights as it offers a roadmap of our spiritual lives, The 5 Stages of the Soul is reminiscent in its approach to the best work of Scott Peck and Thomas Moore. From the Inside Flap reaking audiobook that interweaves twenty years of interviews and research in the field of aging with an exhaustive knowledge of psychology, religion, and literature, Harry R. Moody, co-founder and Director of the Brookdale Institute of Aging reveals the spiritual passages that virtually all of us experience in life, and explores that opportunities those spiritual stages offer us in achieving a sense of inner fulfillment. At some point in our lives, most of us begin to question what life is about, and what the purpose of our existence is. This first passage in our spiritual lives often arises as the result of the death of a parent or other loved one, the birth of a child, or any number of life-changing events that force us to rethink who and what we are. Everyone responds differently to what Dr. Moody describes as "The Call." For some, it may lead back to traditional religion; for others, to good works in the community; others still turn to mysticism. Those who ign

The Five Stages of the Soul

Random House Audio |

This highly successful, influential, and teachable book has changed the way many introductory social gerontology and aging policy courses are taught. It includes exciting topics designed to engage students and stimulate classroom debate, highly visible and current "Controversies," and short, classic readings from world-renowned writers. No other book so explicitly links theory with practice, taking the reader directly into everyday problems and challenges.

Aging: Concepts and Controversies

Parenting & Relationships

Sage Publications, Inc.

Dignity and Old Age

Open up Dignity and Old Age, and you’ll find a wealth of thoughtful suggestions for how you and others can gain more respect and admiration for your relatives, neighbors, and patients who are in the latter stages of life. You’ll examine the word “dignity” as it relates to the world’s elderly population to the fullest and most challenging extent, taking into account cross-cultural, religious, and even literary influences. Throughout this provoking and thorough examination, you’ll tackle some tough questions, all of which will equip you with the theoretical and practical know-how needed to evoke change and preserve honorable relations with the elderly persons in your professional and personal relationships.The manner in which Dignity and Old Age will help you grow in your relationships with elderly people is twofold--ideally and practically. You’ll begin with a revitalizing discussion of concepts that revolve around dignity and the elderly, and from there you’ll move into the sphere of active practice, gleaning a wide variety of ways you can enhance your affairs with the elderly in health care, social services, government, and retirement entitlements and benefits. Specifically, you’ll find positive approaches in these and other areas: 
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<li>the dignity in old age </li>
<li>the true meaning of “Quality of Life” in old age </li>
<li>achieving respect for ethnic elders as a health care provider </li>
<li>bringing spirituality and community together in the last stage of life </li>
<li>forming a philanthropic, caring partnership between government and the elderlyIn this insightful volume, you’ll take an important step forward in creating a more dignified quality of life for the world’s elderly--today’s and tomorrow’s. Overall, you’ll gain the variety of perspectives necessary to ensure that everyone you come in contact with in casual, legal, leisure, and professional spheres will see you care enough to be concerned with the ideas and practices contained in Dignity and Old Age. </li>
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Dobrof, Rose

Disch, Robert

Religion & Spirituality

Routledge

Religion, Spirituality, and Aging

Learn how to make a more positive impact with your social work with the aged Religion is an important coping mechanism for many aging adults. Religion, Spirituality, and Aging: A Social Work Perspective presents the latest research that shows how religion and spirituality can improve quality of life for elders. Respected social work researchers and scholars provide insight and practical methods for fostering positive aging while also considering how spirituality and religion can affect practitioners themselves. The full range of advantages and ethical implications are discussed in clear detail from a social work viewpoint. Case studies plainly illustrate the positive impact that the inclusion of spirituality and religion in an aging person’s life may have on their physical and mental welfare. Organized social work in the early twentieth century actively tried to distance itself from its roots as a form of religious charity in favor of becoming a scientific and professional endeavor. Religion, Spirituality, and Aging once again bridges the gap between social work and spiritual matters by presenting penetrating articles that discusses the issues of the aging soul while examining ways to improve care. Creative strategies are offered to contribute to the spiritual side of aging while considering every implication and ethical question. The compilation is extensively referenced and includes helpful figures and tables to clearly illustrate data and ideas. Religion, Spirituality, and Aging discusses: 
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<li> the latest social work trends and attitudes toward spirituality 
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<li> prayer, meditation, and acts of altruism as interventions 
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<li> an empirical study of how social workers use religion and spirituality as an intervention 
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<li> ethical considerations and best practices 
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<li> religion and spirituality during long-term care 
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<li> the Postcards to God project 
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<li> dreams and their relationship to the search for meaning in later life 
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<li> a spiritual approach to positive aging through autobiography 
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<li> dementia and spirituality 
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<li> creating new rituals for sacred aging 
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<li> spiritual master Henri Nouwen’s principles of agingand his approaches to caring for older people 
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<li> an interview study on elders’ spirituality and the changes manifested in their views of religion 
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</ul>Religion, Spirituality, and Aging is a remarkable reminder that elders are our future selves. This erudite, well-reasoned examination of aging and spirituality from a social work perspective is crucial reading for social workers, human service professionals who work with the aged, and gerontology scholars.

Religion, Spirituality, and Aging: A Social Work Perspective

In the new, updated edition of this textbook, Harry Moody takes an approach which combines theory with controversy at a time when every aspect of provision for the aged is under scrutiny or attack.  Students are invited to discuss social and ethical issues such as health-care provision and euthanasia, as well as more theoretical arguments about the meaning of old age.

Aging: Concepts and Controversies (The Pine Forge Press Social Science Library)

Politics & Social Sciences

Social Sciences

Pine Forge Press

Climate Change in an Aging Society (Aging and Society)

Computers & Technology

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