Is it the beginning of the end or the start of a new beginning?
by Robert Manni
A few weeks ago, I celebrated my seventieth birthday. In general, and because I pen a series about aging, I kept a close eye on how friends and family reacted to my reaching this magic number. I listened as my seventy year-old friends … read more
By Robert Manni
You might think that as you grow older life slows down and things don’t change much. Nothing could be further from the truth. Our aging population is often inundated and even overrun with change. From death of family and friends, divorce, job loss and retirement, demands of new technology, shifts in health care … read more
By Robert Manni
For decades I lived a whirlwind life entertaining clients as a Madison Avenue ad man. After spending late nights on the town, I’d wake up exhausted and rush to the office fueled by coffee. The frenetic pace and action felt exciting, however, after years of burning the candle at both ends charging through work and home life … read more
By Robert Manni
In our previous two articles, we explored aspects of the morning routine that prepare us mentally and spiritually to begin each day fresh and full of energy. The third leg of the stool comprise the physical movements of our routine. This is the meat in the sandwich, or the cream in the center … read more
By Robert Manni
Have you noticed your relationship with mornings changes over time? As I’ve gotten older, my connection to mornings has shifted dramatically. I was a night owl most of my adult life, enjoying late hours for business and often chasing down the dawn in New York City. However, over the years, an evolution, maybe … read more
By Robert Manni
No matter how old you are, the power of routines is often overlooked. Maybe it’s because engaging in the same behaviors, practices, and protocols every day could feel boring after a while. Yet there is no better way to gain results than through consistency. When it comes to aging, this means creating personal routines and behaviors that … read more
By Robert Manni
You might be asking, “What does spirituality have to do with aging, and why does it matter?” After all, we live, and then we die. No one is spared. Spirituality is not going to prevent our growing older or slow it down. Or is it?
Today, let’s see how spirituality can become an important aspect of how we … read more
By Robert Manni
Every day is another day older. It’s just a fact of life. As time continues on, undefeated, it will eventually take us all. However, aging is a choice. There are things we can do to remain robust and vital throughout our aging journey. With a little bit of work, we can embrace certain practices and continue to … read more
By Robert Manni
Last month I wrote about the many benefits of meditation and shared with you several of the personal practices I have followed over the years. This time, as promised, I would like to continue on this topic by highlighting Transcendental Meditation or TM. I feel TM came to me recently because … read more
By Robert Manni
Throughout my series on aging, I have touched on the numerous benefits of meditation and the myriad ways it helps us in our aging journey. I’ve mentioned how the areas of the brain responsible for learning, memory, self-awareness, and attention are protected through a consistent meditation practice. We’ve identified benefits like increased creativity, … read more
