The Wisdom of Wonder if You Want to Age Gracefully, stay Curious

In 2004 I read the book “From Ageing to Sage-ing: A Revolutionary Approach to Growing Older” by Zalman Schachter-Shalomi and Ronald Miller and it changed my life. We live in a youth-centric society that focuses on appearances and the physical body, and many of us try to make ourselves look younger (70 is the new 50!). But “sage-ing” focuses on our internal being, which appreciates as we gain new life experiences. And when we process our life experiences into wisdom, we can leave a legacy worth remembering and passing on to those who matter most to us.

While wisdom can’t be taught, it can be shared, as true sages do.

Based on my research in positive or conscious aging, curiosity is one of the secret ingredients to living a fulfilling life. It keeps us thinking beyond ourselves, beyond our own aches, pains and losses. I’ve never met an interesting person who’s not also an interested person. And when you’re interested, you focus on others and not just yourself. Curiosity involves asking questions, learning, and growing. It is important to keep our child-like sense of wonder.

Please check out the full article in DSM Magazine