4 Things to Know About Conscious Aging
- 1. 4 Things to Know About Conscious Aging According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, there are well-over 46.2 million Americans age 65 and older. Statistically, the average American lives to be about 80 years old. With Science and Technology helping people live longer, healthier lives, conscious aging is more important than ever before. So, what exactly is conscious aging? 1. Conscious Aging is a concept explored and facilitated by Ram Dass, the former Harvard professor turned spiritual teacher with over 50 years of experience teaching others about love, compassion and conscious aging. 2. His audio book Conscious Aging: On The Nature Of Change And Facing Death reflects on both Eastern and Western perceptions on aging. 3. Ram Dass tells the story of being in India and one of his friends said, Ram Dass, you are looking so old and gray. Ram Dass at first took it as a criticism, but in India it was meant as a compliment. Ram Dass uses this anecdote as an introduction into his discussion on conscious aging. 4. Ram Dass emphasizes the idea that when you lose your fear of death, you have the ability to gain a love for life. His conscious aging discussion is an important one and a lesson that people of all ages can relate to. To learn more about Ram Dass and his teachings on the concept of conscious aging, please visit https://www.ramdass.org/ram-dass-conscious-aging/. Love Serve Remember Foundation 2355 Westwood Blvd #130 Los Angeles, CA, 90064 888.663.7770