Maintaining connections with other people is a major factor in optimal aging.  In this section, a number of contributors share their ideas and research on maintaining healthy relationships and establishing new ones. 


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Faith, Religion & Spirituality

 7 records found

Please Breathe On Me by George Garrison


(My World   February 3, 2022)
As we long for a COVID-free future, recall a scene from Chronicles of Narnia in which Aslan infuses young Susan with much needed courage…
Topics: Circumstances, Life Events Coping Courage COVID-19 Current Events, News Faith God Hopes & Dreams


Thirst-Quenching Heavenly Reign by George Garrison


(My World   January 22, 2021)
A pastor reflects on the contrast between earthly government and the promise of the heavenly reign to come…
Topics: Beliefs Current Events, News Faith God Government Hopes & Dreams Politics Racism and Inequality Voting & Elections


The Mystery of the Manger by George Garrison


(My World   December 25, 2020)
A pastor's thoughts on Christmas in the middle of a pandemic…
Topics: Christmas COVID-19 Current Events, News Faith Holidays Holiday Season Jesus Worship


Thankful for What Hasn't Changed by George Garrison


(My World   November 26, 2020)
Being thankful in all circumstances…
Topics: Beliefs Contemplation, Insight Contentment, Satsifaction Faith Holidays Holiday Season Inspiration Thanks, Thankfulness, Thanksgiving


Un-Taming the Tension by George Garrison


(My World   September 3, 2020)
Some tension can and should be held without causing major dissension…
Topics: Civility Communication COVID-19 Current Events, News Faith Racism and Inequality Relationships


The Admonition to be Still by George Garrison


(Faith   May 21, 2020)
Not for the comfort of humankind, but the glory of God…
Topics: Bible Comfort & Consolation Contemplation, Insight COVID-19 Crisis Current Events, News God Inspiration


Perplexed . . . but not Despairing by George Garrison


(My World   April 17, 2020)
In the midst of our puzzling reality, there is hope…
Topics: Bible Coping COVID-19 Crisis Current Events, News Faith Hopes & Dreams Inspiration Stress Values Wellness Wisdom



Government & Politics

 1 record found

Taking the Election Personally by George Garrison


(My World   October 29, 2020)
A call for humility and grace…
Topics: Character, Integrity Charity Christian Life Civility COVID-19 Grace Politics Religion Social Issues Voting & Elections



Holidays

 1 record found

Piece on Earth by George Garrison


(My World   December 23, 2021)
Finding wholeness in the message of Christmas when the world remains in pieces from the ravages of COVID…
Topics: Christmas COVID-19 Crisis Faith Holidays Holiday Season Hopes & Dreams Inspiration



Humor

 1 record found

COVID and the Cone by George Garrison


(My World   May 7, 2020)
Time out for a laugh…
Topics: Coping COVID-19 Current Events, News Family Humor Pets



Inspiration

 1 record found

The Strength to Soar by George Garrison


(Faith   April 30, 2020)
Rejuvenation and hope as we wait for the pandemic to end…
Topics: Character, Integrity Coping Courage COVID-19 Crisis Current Events, News Faith Hopes & Dreams Inspiration



News & Current Events

 4 records found

Lamentation and Limitation by George Garrison


(Faith   June 11, 2020)
Reacting to both a physical and social virus…
Topics: Beliefs Bible COVID-19 Crime, Justice, Punishment Current Events, News Disease God News Racism and Inequality Social Issues Social Movements


No Revision Needed by George Garrison


(My World   May 15, 2020)
Finding reliable information in the age of COVID-19…
Topics: Bible Change COVID-19 Crisis Current Events, News Media News Trust


Bringing Out the Best in All of Us by George Garrison


(My World   April 24, 2020)
In it together now, but?…
Topics: Coping COVID-19 Crisis Disease Faith Inspiration News Relationships


Empathy Week by George Garrison


(Faith   April 8, 2020)
A perspective on Holy Week in the midst of a global pandemic…
Topics: Coping COVID-19 Crisis Current Events, News Easter History Jesus News Relationships Religion



Relationships

 2 records found

Zooming in On Someone Else by George Garrison


(Connections   April 1, 2021)
A Maundy Thursday look at what the pandemic has done to the way we focus our lives…
Topics: Civility Communication Contemplation, Insight COVID-19 Easter Faith Love Relationships


Grace by George Garrison


(Faith   July 17, 2020)
The believer's gift to a Covid-crazed world…
Topics: Character, Integrity Civility COVID-19 Current Events, News Disaster Disease Faith God Grace Inspiration News Relationships