Aging isn’t only about loss—it can also be a profound initiation into the deepest layers of who we are. In this episode of Aging and Spirituality, co-hosts Chris Jensen and Cathy Taylor explore the awakening of the True Self that often begins to reveal itself in later life.
When we are young, our identity is shaped by striving: building careers, families, and achievements. This “first self” is ambitious, curious, and outward-facing. Yet, as the years pass, that drive begins to soften. Retirement, shifting priorities, or the body’s natural slowing all invite us to turn inward. In that quieting, another voice begins to emerge—the voice of our True Self.
This inner self is less concerned with accomplishments and more attuned to meaning, Love, connection, and presence. Across traditions—from yogis and mystics to Indigenous Wisdom-keepers—elders have been honored as guides who embody this deeper awareness.
In this episode, Chris and Cathy share signs that this awakening may be stirring in you: a draw toward silence, forgiveness, compassion, creativity, or spiritual practices. They explore how practices like storytelling, Meditation, and service can nourish this unfolding. You’ll also be guided through reflections and a gentle Yoga practice attuned to vidya—the inner force that connects us with truth and love.
Join us as we consider aging not as a decline, but as a doorway into wisdom, compassion, and the fullness of our True Self.
