The Impermanence
Finding Wisdom in the Fleeting
Life is a constant flow of change. Nothing lasts forever, not love, not good times, not jobs, not even the worst of circumstances. Everything that arises will eventually pass away. This is the reality of impermanence and a fundamental truth taught in some religions, like Buddhism. But how can we cope with the uncertainty and loss that impermanence brings? How can we find meaning and joy in a world that is constantly shifting and fading? In this blog, we explore these questions and share some wisdom from the ancient and modern thinkers who have faced the fleeting nature of all things.
Ageism, Ageist Stereotypes, Retirement Myths & Bullshit
Terry Trueman
8 Minute Or Less Read Time
Discrimination on the grounds of age is an experience shared by all. A variety of mistaken beliefs about the elderly and retirement still prevail, even though they are contradicted by facts.
My Birthday Observation: Contentment or Bliss
Terry Trueman
9 Minute Or Less Read Time
The zest of youth often makes peace seem unappealing, but as one ages, the beauty of calmness and its benefits become increasingly cherished.
Deborah Tannen's View of Men & Women's Communication Differences
Vincent Triola
7 Minute Or Less Read Time
How men and women talk differently, according to Deborah Tannen’s research on gender and language, and the implications for their relationships.
Aging & Wisdom Struggles: Being Stuck in Neutral
Terry Trueman
5 Minute Or Less Read Time
We all face death someday, but how do we deal with it? In this blog post, we will discuss how aging changes our perspective on life and death, and how to live well in spite of it. We will also question the value of fame and fortune, and offer some tips to live more authentically and joyfully.
Alien Abduction: Mary Jane & The Planet People
Vincent Triola
8 Minute Or Less Read Time
Learn about aging, mental health, romance, and alien abduction in this sort of science fiction comedy about the carefree Mary Jane, whose abduction secret may obtain her love in the present but rejection when she is older.
Waking Up From the Fairy Tale of Love
How to accept and embrace impermanence as a natural and inevitable part of existence reflected from descussions about love, romance, and relationships, and how the authors have changed their views and expectations over time.
Time Escapes
The present founds on the past, and in the repitition of time, we find the meaning of love but also the fleeting nature of all things.
Madness & Love & Break-ups & Escapes
Terry Trueman
7 Minute Or Less Read Time
Like a shooting star, the intensity of love blazes bright but is often fleeting, even in long-term relationships. Is eternal love just a dream, forever out of reach?
Love, Romance, & Haunting Dreams
Terry Trueman
4 Minute Or Less Read Time
Despite our wealth of knowledge and experience, love, sex, and lust remain enigmatic and difficult to comprehend. The mystery of love, sex, and lust is like an endless maze, challenging us at every turn, no matter how much we think we know.
Love & Complicated Intimacy
Terry Trueman
6 Minute Or Less Read Time
Like a ship sailing towards the horizon, marriage marks the end of the dating journey. But why does it often feel like we’re sailing towards our doom instead of towards paradise?
Honesty, Risk, & Rewards in Love & Loss
Terry Trueman
5 Minute Or Less Read Time
Love, sex, and lust are universal traits of the human condition, yet society often stigmatizes these natural feelings, casting them in an unflattering light.
Love & Lips & Relationships
Terry Trueman
6 Minute Or Less Read Time
Like a flame that burns bright, the passion within us remains unchanged, even as we enter into the sacred bond of marriage. Wild passion and connubial bliss, forever intertwined. Or not.
Surviving Contentment While Aging
Terry Trueman
6 Minute Or Less Read Time
In spring and winter of our lives, the search for joy takes different paths. Life’s storms and trials shape our hearts’ contentment.
Wisdom & Aging Don’t Always Go Together
Terry Trueman
6 Minute Or Less Read Time
The older you get, the smarter you get. Right? Wrong! There are a lot of stupid old people out there, and for some, aging means losing wisdom like a bad habit.
Tripping & Falling Down
Terry Trueman
4 Minute Or Less Read Time
Making mistakes is like tripping and falling; it may hurt at first, but you can always get back up and keep moving forward.
The Nasty Aging of Getting Fuckin’ OLD
Terry Trueman
3 Minute Or Less Read Time
The inevitability of death and how it impacts the meaning of one’s life. As one gets older, it becomes increasingly important to find comfort in one’s own skin and to speak the truth as one sees it. By embracing the freedom that comes with having nothing left to lose. One finds meaning and purpose in the face of death.
God & sex & love & Ona
Terry Trueman
1 Minute Or Less Read Time
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Relationships Uncomplicated & Impossible
Terry Trueman
7 Minute Or Less Read Time
Love is not without its challenges, but it is strong and resilient, able to weather the ups and downs of life. Ultimately, it is this steady and enduring love that makes all the difference in one’s life.
Tragic Truths of Getting Old Etc.
Terry Trueman
5 Minute Or Less Read Time
Getting older means reflecting on the important stuff in life - love, marriage, and why your high school classmates still look exactly the same after all these years. And as we inch closer to the finish line, everything starts to seem super important - like we’re seeing the world in HD for the first time.
Backtracking & Aging In The Dance of Life
Terry Trueman
8 Minute Or Less Read Time
Saying goodbye to dying loved ones can have a cumulative effect on one’s soul. As one gets older, they become more grateful for the experiences they have had and more eager to remember them.
Death as an Existentialist Mantra
Terry Trueman
7 Minute Or Less Read Time
The joy of living cannot be taught, but shared. What is important in life is not necessarily avoiding difficulties and challenges, but rather how we handle and respond to them.
Reflections of our faces ~ death masks
Terry Trueman
3 Minute Or Less Read Time
Ultimately, we should be working not just to make life easier but striving to live longer satisfying lives. Much of what we do centers on making money and working just to survive. I don't think this should be the aim of society.
Loving Life Just Now, But
Terry Trueman
7 Minute Or Less Read Time
In my view, how a person copes with the looming presence of death is what’s most important because, when all is said and done, it’s the only thing left standing.
Potato Loser: Yeah, You!
Terry Trueman
Under A Minute Read Time
In my view, how a person copes with the looming presence of death is what’s most important because, when all is said and done, it’s the only thing left standing.
Big Love-breakers
Terry Trueman
2 Minute Or Less Read Time
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Lunch With the Guys, 30 Years & Running
Terry Trueman
Under A Minute Read Time
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