Synopses & Reviews
No matter if we're thirty or ninety, we can learn to live in a way which will help us deepen our joy of living. And while we know deep down that wrinkles don't hurt, sometimes we disagree with those who tell us to seize the day--that the best is yet to come. We know the goal is to greet each day with optimism, enthusiasm, and a zest for living, but sometimes it's hard to know how to begin. Bestselling author Ruth Fishel provides much-needed wisdom, guidance, and inspiration to help us remain positive, present, and more mindful. Studies show that mindfulness may be the best medicine for what ails us physically and emotionally: It's a powerful tool that can keep our memories sharp, alleviate stress, boost immunity, and help us better handle life's ups and downs.
Written in a page-a-day format, Wrinkles Don't Hurt is filled with practical suggestions, affirmations, and whimsical illustrations that will help you let go of worries and fears, remember that you are not alone, and help you discover and celebrate the joys that come with living a seasoned life.
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Wrinkles Don't Hurt -- perfectly matches its up-tempo, entertaining, and authentic approach to the subject of aging, which still sends some people running for EXIT doors.
We commend Fishel for the impressive mix of spiritual quotations on each page; for the essays on everything under the sun that has to do with elders; and, last but not least, for her skillful use of affirmations as a vehicle for positive thought and inspiration. . . ."
--Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat/ www.spiritualityandpractice.com Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
Synopsis
A longing for purpose, happiness, and inner peace are rooted deeply in the soul of each of us. As we grow older, some might feel that these qualities are unattainable. Others feel complacent, often losing interest in things that once gave them pleasure and fulfilment, while others struggle with the inevitable changes in health and energy that are a natural part of life. In tough economic times, many people who had retired or who were close to retiring, realize they must still work. Mindfulness is a powerful practice that can alleviate stress and help people through all of life's ups and downs with more optimism and serenity.
Wrinkles Don't Hurt guides readers to be fully present in each moment while letting go of the fears of the future. Written in a page-a-day format, the book is filled with affirmations, illustrations, and suggestions to help readers stay sharp and make the most of each day.
About the Author
Ruth Fishel, M.Ed, is a prolific author, national retreat and workshop leader and meditation teacher. Her books are inspirational and spiritual, helping people to find more joy, peace, healing, growth and purpose in their lives, including Time for Joy, which has sold over 300,000 copies since 1998. Ruth cofounded and codirected Serenity, Inc. a multi-faceted nonprofit residential and outpatient treatment program for chemically dependent women, which has helped thousands of women recover. Currently she codirects Spirithaven, where she teaches meditation and facilitates spiritual retreats for women. She has also created a line of inspirational greeting cards and other products, which can be seen at her website <"">