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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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Inspiration
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The Bank of Thanks
by Greg Asimakoupoulos
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A Prayer for Peace
by Greg Asimakoupoulos
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Look Who's in the Hall of Fame
by Greg Asimakoupoulos
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Queen for a Day
by Greg Asimakoupoulos
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A Jack of All Trades
by Greg Asimakoupoulos
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What Mozart Did for Me Last Week, Thanks, Amadeus
by Garrison Keillor
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Dare to be Ordinary
by James N. Watkins
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Sam the Olympic Eagle and You
by Leona Bergstrom
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7 Fiction Books That Change the Way You Think
by Darius Foroux / dariusforoux.com/blog
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Finding Your Spark
by Richard Bergstrom
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How to Be Thankful for Your Life
by James Clear / JamesClear.com
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The Kings of the Road
by Greg Asimakoupoulos
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The Four-Way Test
by Greg Asimakoupoulos
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The Strength to Soar
by George Garrison
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Saluting Puget Sound Honor Flights
by Greg Asimakoupoulos
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Happy 8/28 Day!
by James N. Watkins
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Overcomer Movie
by Rusty Wright
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Generosity
by Stu Johnson
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Ringing in the New Year
by Greg Asimakoupoulos
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The Olympics of Daily Life
by Greg Asimakoupoulos
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The ABCs of Life
by Greg Asimakoupoulos
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Earth's Oldest Car Teaches Great Lesson
by Bill Nichols
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Fear Not . . .
by Faith Anne Spaulding
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The 33 Movie
by Rusty Wright
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The Gospel According to Paul
by Greg Asimakoupoulos
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Woodlawn Movie
—Racial strife, football, and faith
by Rusty Wright
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Faith of Our Fathers Movie
—Vietnam War Healing
by Rusty Wright
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Leaving a Legacy
—Learning to "pay it forward"
by Will Randolph
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Random Acts of Kindness
by David Noreen
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Spare Time
by Dan Seagren
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Bucking Trends
by Dan Seagren
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The Good Shepherd
by Dan Seagren
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The Guilty is Set Free
by Greg Asimakoupoulos
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Going for the Gold!
by Greg Asimakoupoulos
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God Bless Them Everyone!
by Greg Asimakoupoulos
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Words to Live By
contributed by David Noreen