Creative Aging: Rethinking Retirement and Non-Retirement in a Changing World by

Description: Creative Aging: Rethinking Retirement and Non-Retirement in a Changing World by Marjory Zoet Bankson Individually and culturally, we are at a crossroads in how we view aging and retirement. The traditional image of a quiet, laid-back retirement is shifting. Many approaching retirement age are realizing they will need to work longer than they had expected. At the same time, many are looking for ways they can offer their gifts and experience in a meaningful way. Marjory Zoet Bankson proposes that, if our older years are to have meaning and purpose, we need to address two key questions: "What is my unique gift?" and "What is my legacy?" In Creative Aging, Bankson explores the spiritual dimension of discovering our unique answers and offers creative ways to nourish our calling, particularly where society does not yet have the organizational structures to support these productive energies. Illustrated by stories of people who have reinvented their lives as they age, the book is organized around Banksons cycle of call: [[Resist: Feeling lost in a new terrain [[Reclaim: Discovering gifts FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Individually and culturally, we are at a crossroads in how we view aging and retirement. The traditional image of a quiet, laid-back retirement is shifting. Many approaching retirement age are realizing they will need to work longer than they had expected. At the same time, many are looking for ways they can offer their gifts and experience in a meaningful way. Marjory Zoet Bankson proposes that, if our older years are to have meaning and purpose, we need to address two key questions: "What is my unique gift?" and "What is my legacy?" In Creative Aging, Bankson explores the spiritual dimension of discovering our unique answers and offers creative ways to nourish our calling, particularly where society does not yet have the organizational structures to support these productive energies.Illustrated by stories of people who have reinvented their lives as they age, the book is organized around Bankson's cycle of call:Resist: Feeling lost in a new terrainReclaim: Discovering gifts Author Biography Marjory Zoet Bankson, an artist and spiritual guide, is author of five books, including The Soulwork of Clay: A Hands-On Approach to Spirituality (SkyLight Paths). President of Faith@Work for fifteen years, she now travels nationally to offer womens retreats and workshops. She currently teaches on spiritual companionship at Washington National Cathedral, the Servant Leadership School, and at Virginia Seminary. Table of Contents Acknowledgments viiIntroduction: Making the Extra Years Count 11.WHAT NOW?Rethinking Aging 72. RELEASEThe Inner Work of Leaving 233. RESISTANCEMoving Beyond Security 414. RECLAIMINGRiches from the Past 555. REVELATIONWhere Does Newness Come From? 716. CROSSING POINTJoining Inner and Outer Worlds 877. RISKBeginning Again with More Focus 1018. RELATINGFinding the Right Form for Now 117Epilogue: Living Wholeheartedly 133Suggestions for Further Reading 137 Review Drawing on stories of real-life people, this practical, useful book develops the spiritual dimensions of aging in a way that makes what the author calls "the generative years" count. Bankson develops her book around seven themes. She begins with "Release": letting go of vocational identity; and continues with "Resistance": resisting change; "Reclaiming": drawing energy from the past; "Revelation": forming a new vision for the future; "Crossing Point": moving from stagnation to generatively; "Risk": stepping out with new hope; and "Relating": creating or finding new structures for a new kind of work. The book is a valuable tool for those beginning to think of retirement, forced into retirement by the present economy, as the situation forces the reader to look at how s(he) looks at her(himself) as a person or as a worker. Each chapter is followed by a reflection on the spiritual dimension and questions to ponder related to the topic. The epilogue, "Living Wholeheartedly," focuses on the attitude necessary to age creatively, being grateful for the gift of this extra time to receive the grace that surrounds us every day. In simple language the author presents considerations that will give the reader a choice between growing old and creative aging as s(he) reworks her/his identity associated with a career, making peace with what has or has not been accomplished to discovering who s(he) is now and enjoying the freedom. She calls readers to remember that "we are human beings not human doings." This valuable book is strongly recommended for anyone facing the reality of retirement. Ann Lynch, SSJ -- Ann Lynch * Catholic Library World * Long Description Discover Your Unique Gift "Creative aging is a choice.... If we remember that transition always begins with endings, moves on to a wilderness period of testing and trying, and only then do we reach the beginning of something new, then we can embrace this encore period of life with hope and curiosity, remembering always that it is our true nature to be creative, to be always birthing new ways of sharing our planet together." --from the Epilogue In a practical and useful way, Marjory Zoet Bankson explores the spiritual dimensions of retirement and aging. She offers creative ways for you to share your gifts and experience, particularly when retirement leaves you questioning who you are when you are no longer defined by your career. Drawing on stories of people who have reinvented their lives in their older years, Bankson explores the issues you need to address as you move into this generative period of life: Release: Letting go of the vocational identity associated with your career or primary work Resistance: Feeling stuck, stagnant, resisting change Reclaiming: Drawing energy from the past, discovering unused gifts Revelation: Forming a new vision of the future Crossing Point: Moving from stagnation to generativity Risk: Stepping out into the world with new hope Relating: Finding or creating new structures for a new kind of work Review Quote Workshop leader and president of Faith@Work, Bankson explores the inner work of making ones later years creative and meaningful. She has interviewed hundreds of people and discovered that there are seven phases of transition in aging: Release, Resistance, Reclaiming, Revelation, Crossing Point, Risk, and Relating. She explores these in depth and points out that the key concerns of the retirement-aged person are self-identity and the need to give back and be useful. She takes the realities of failing health and finances into account but provides the wider perspective on finding new meaning. Real-life stories and probing questions help readers gain insights into the last decades of life. Details ISBN1594732817 Author Marjory Zoet Bankson Short Title CREATIVE AGING Publisher Skylight Paths Publishing Language English ISBN-10 1594732817 ISBN-13 9781594732812 Media Book Format Paperback Pages 138 DEWEY 248.85 Year 2010 Place of Publication Woodstock Country of Publication United States Residence Washington Washington Imprint SkyLight Paths Publishing,US Subtitle Rethinking Retirement and Non-Retirement in a Changing World Affiliation Marjory Zoet Bankson Publication Date 2010-02-18 Audience General/Trade UK Release Date 2010-05-12 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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