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Thomas Moore will be visiting us in October to lead a two-day seminar (registration is open now<\/a>). As an introduction to Moore’s perspective and voice, we are sharing the first hour of his previous workshop with us, Cultivating Soul<\/a>, which included two parts:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Part 1: Ageless Soul<\/strong>
Thomas Moore will speak about the themes of his book, Ageless Soul<\/a>, and engage in conversation with attendees and analysts. Ageless soul offers positive and inspiring guidance for becoming a full person as time goes by. Since we are all aging, it is for anyone who has ever thought about getting older. It\u2019s especially valuable for people 50 and over. It seems more difficult than ever these days to deal creatively with aging. This book provides a deep and comprehensive plan that sees aging not as losing capacity but as becoming who you are destined to be, a real human being. It covers key matters, such as:

 \u2013 the shock of discovering that you\u2019re getting older
  \u2013 how to keep your youth in a deep way
  \u2013 how to manage your sexuality as you age
  \u2013 how spirituality can mature and become more important over time
  \u2013 how to value your life by leaving a conscious legacy for your family and your society
  \u2013 responding well to loneliness and depression
  \u2013 nurturing friendships and community as you get older <\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Part 2: Care of the Soul in Troubled Times<\/strong>
For all of our problems, our times are in many ways better than the past. Throughout history, much has been achieved creatively in very troubled times. This is a time to resist the culture (contemptus mundi) and live your own life of excellence and beauty. It’s a time to assume leadership for change and returning to eternal values. Study the best of lives in our past and be inspired toward creativity and excellence (ar\u00e9te).<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

This seminar was recorded on October 28, 2017.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thomas Moore, PhD<\/strong> is the author of nearly two dozen books on deepening spirituality and cultivating soul in every aspect of life. His book, Care of the Soul<\/a>, was a #1 New York Times bestseller. Well-known within the Jungian community, he has been a monk, a musician, a university professor, and a psychotherapist. He lectures frequently in Ireland and has a special love of Irish culture. He has a PhD in religion from Syracuse University and has won several awards for his work, including an honorary doctorate from Lesley University and the Humanitarian Award from Einstein Medical School of Yeshiva University. Three of his books have won the prestigious Books for a Better Life awards. He writes \ufb01ction and music and often works with his wife, artist and yoga instructor, Hari Kirin. Much of his recent work has focused on the world of medicine, speaking to nurses and doctors about the soul and spirit of medical practice. thomasmooresoul.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n

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