Arizmendi Ecovillage

Irresistible Community Builders

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Home
  • Media
  • Blog
    • Project Updates
    • Events
    • Media
    • Painting The Picture
    • Worker-owned Co-op
  • Community: Who We Are
  • Contact

February 1, 2017 by Lou Holloway

Healthy Planet February 2017 – A Most Excellent Adventure: Getting Older, Wanna Talk?

Healthy Planet February 2017 – A Most Excellent Adventure: Getting Older, Wanna Talk?

Last month we talked about how we are building a total motivation culture at Arizmendi Ecovillage.

So what, you might ask, does that have to do with aging? The answer of course is everything. We have the same positive motivators of play, purpose and potential and the same negative ones of economic pressure, social pressure and inertia as we age that we had when we were recent high school graduates.

Having a balanced community of support at this stage, however, may be even more important and more accessible now than it was than when we were just starting out. Together, we are big enough to manage whatever life brings our way. The operative word here is, “together.”

The time has come to circle the wagons. Time for the elders to come together and sit in counsel with each other, not just for ourselves, but for the good of the community. It has always been this way, and now it is our turn.

You know how on the airplane they always say, “If the oxygen mask drops, put it on yourself first before assisting others”? It is the responsibility of those among us who are of able body and mind to assist ourselves first, and that always starts with paying attention and being prepared.

The good news is that, as I said before, together we are big enough to manage whatever life brings our way, including old age and the infirmities that at some point may accompany this stage of living.

Yes, together we are powerful beyond our wildest dreams. Come play with us! Come explore with us! Come celebrate the circle of wisdom, vision, power and peace of mind that comes with paying attention, being informed, being prepared and being in action.

Like any other stage of life, aging is first and foremost A Most Excellent Adventure! We can deny, we can resist, or we can let the adventure continue.

Click here to read the full article on the Healthy Planet website.

For past articles please check out our Archive

Related

Filed Under: Project Updates Tagged With: article, healthy planet, project updates

Get Arizmendi Ecovillage Updates

Sign up for updates from Arizmendi Ecovillage

Get Arizmendi Ecovillage Updates

Who We Are

Families and individuals, enjoying shared responsibility. Creating a community that is vital, ecological and safe!

RSS Arizmendi Ecovillage Events

  • Garden Potluck Party
    Join us between 9-12 noon at 3965 Westminster Pl, St. Louis, MO 63108 . We will prep the garden for planting, so we can discuss exciting news about the development of Arizmendi Ecovillage. In addition to planning the garden layout, we will close with a potluck lunch at noon -bring your favorite dish! The post […]
  • Earth Day 2019-Forest Park on the Muny Grounds
    ON APRIL 27 & 28TH | STOP BY OUR BOOTH: ARIZMENDI ECOVILLAGE & CONNECT WITH US -EVENT HOURS: 10:30 – 5:00 pm “We are looking for volunteers for 2-hour stints. Show up any time.” WE WOULD LOVE TO HAVE YOU! Whether you are coming for the food, the music, the activities, or the people watching, […]
  • Tour and Potluck
    Weather permitting, we will be giving a tour of our property. Regardless, we’d love to see newcomers and veterans alike for a potluck. Bring questions, ideas, and a dish to share. Saturday May 6th, from 5-8 PM Contact Carol at braford@sbcglobal.net for more info The post Tour and Potluck appeared first on Arizmendi Ecovillage.
  • Discussion and Potluck
    Interested in learning more about our community? Join us for a casual discussion over dinner. Bring your questions and a dish to share. Saturday April 15th, from 5-8 PM Contact Carol at braford@sbcglobal.net for more info The post Discussion and Potluck appeared first on Arizmendi Ecovillage.
  • Information Session
    Interested in joining our community? Just heard of us and want to learn more? Join us on Saturday, March 18 from 5 to 7 PM for a casual information session followed by a potluck. Bring your questions and a dish to share! At the Arizmendi Ecovillage 3965 Westminster Place St Louis, MO 63108 For more […]

Image Galleries

  • The House
  • The Garden
  • Construction
  • Multigenerational Cohousing
  • Events

View Us on The Healthy Planet

View The Latest Issue

St. Louis Community Builders

Related Links

  • Cohousing Solutions
  • Fellowship for Intentional Community
  • The Cohousing Association of the United States
  • The Cohousing Company
  • Tim Montgomery Architects, LLC

Latest News

Healthy Planet April 2019:Now’s the Time:Secure Your Future

Healthy Planet July 2017 – Sim Van der Ryn

Tour and Potluck

Healthy Planet June 2017 – Transforming Life One Community At A Time

Healthy Planet May 2017 – Imagine the City of St Louis with 500,000 residents once again

Media

Garden Potluck Party

Earth Day 2019-Forest Park on the Muny Grounds

Healthy Planet April 2019:Now’s the Time:Secure Your Future

Event Photo Gallery

Multigenerational Cohousing Photo Gallery

Events

Garden Potluck Party

Earth Day 2019-Forest Park on the Muny Grounds

Tour and Potluck

  • Home
  • Media
  • Blog
  • Community: Who We Are
  • Contact

© Copyright 2011-2021 Arizmendi Ecovillage · All Rights Reserved · A One Day Business Websites Creation