Transitional Fog and The Small Steps Toward Clarity

By Rev. Beth Long-Higgins, VP of Engagement and director of the Center for Abundant Aging  •  April 23, 2026

From birth to death, aging is a lifelong process of change. In our earliest years, those changes are often visible and celebrated. We grow “up,” acquiring new physical abilities and learning at a breathtaking pace. As children and young adults, our intellectual growth is measured, graded, and sometimes rewarded through school, work, and professional advancement.

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