Garden Spot Communities Presents: Purpose In Retirement

Learn how the "faces in your mirror," from family and friends to influential leaders or even fictitious heroes, have interacted with and shaped you, sometimes in unexpected ways. By exploring these relationships through reflective writing, you can renovate your perspectives and regenerate new ways of operating, drawing out the true wisdom of your life.

Learn how Tom Ulrich uses the Wisdom Course to rethink his childhood and the "constructed world" that shaped him. This introspective process helps him understand lifelong influences and find new meaning in the later years of life. Tom also reveals his "feelings-oriented" approach: this lens provides profound insight into core memories and personal growth within the Wisdom Course. Want to learn more and dive deeper into what we discussed today? https://www.gardenspotcommunities.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/5-Ways-to-Understand-Your-Constructed-World.pdf [https://www.gardenspotcommunities.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/5-Ways-to-Understand-Your-Constructed-World.pdf]

Dive into the Wisdom Course's first teaching session, focusing on how to look at your life as an outside observer to harvest life lessons. Understand the framework's elements, including the Constructed World, Objectification, Internalization, Absolutization, Renovation, and Regeneration, derived from the social construction of reality. Prepare by embracing self-curiosity and reflecting on your narrative meaningfully through a framework of practices that will naturally bring lessons and wisdom forward! Want to learn more and dive deeper into what we discussed today? https://www.gardenspotcommunities.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/5lessons-you-learn-when-refelcting-on-your-life-story.pdf [https://www.gardenspotcommunities.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/5lessons-you-learn-when-refelcting-on-your-life-story.pdf]

Scott Miller and Karyn Nancarvis explore the history, teachings, and impact of The Wisdom Course from Garden Spot Communities. This transformative experience guides participants to harvest the wisdom of their life by reflecting on pivotal moments to understand how their past shaped them. Learn how storytelling is a powerful tool for passing along values to the next generation and navigating life, leading to new appreciation for your unique journey and a renewed sense of purpose. Want to learn more and dive deeper into what we discussed today? https://gsc.gl/5LifeStoryLessons [https://gsc.gl/5LifeStoryLessons]

In the podcast, Dr. Matt Kaplan, a professor for intergenerational programs and aging at Pennsylvania State University, talks about the impacts of intergenerational relationships. According to Dr. Kaplan, whether you are working in the retirement living industry or a Head Start preschool, you are building the intergenerational relationships that are critical for our society. Learn about the 5 Impacts of Intergenerational Relationships: https://www.gardenspotcommunities.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/5ImpactsofIntergenerationalRelationships.pdf