by Dr. Paul Ward | Sep 23, 2026 | Conscious Living, DRP/MNL WE
“I wake up in the morning asking myself, ‘What can I do today? How can I help the world today?'” That simple morning question, from Julia Hill, included at the beginning of Chapter 9, Helping Humanity, in our book, Midlife, New Life: Living...
by Dr. Paul Ward | Jun 12, 2026 | Blog, Conversation Circles
Loneliness Awareness Week invites us to pause and acknowledge something most people carry quietly: the ache of feeling unseen, disconnected, or out of rhythm with the world around us. It’s a week that doesn’t ask for grand gestures. Instead, it asks for honesty — the...
by Dr. Paul Ward | Jan 1, 2026 | Blog, Word for the Year
During my recent visit to the Modern Elder Academy in Santa Fe, New Mexico, our cohort discussed the Exploratorium®, which is “a public learning laboratory where you can explore the world through science, art, and human perception.” Our continuing explorations...
by Dr. Paul Ward | Jun 9, 2025 | Blog, Conversation Circles
Reach Out, Connect is the theme for Loneliness Awareness Week 2025 and is about fostering empathy and building a more connected society. It’s a chance to reflect on our own relationships and consider how we can support others who may be feeling isolated. Inspired and...
by Dr. Paul Ward | Mar 7, 2025 | Blog, Conversation Circles
“Loneliness and isolation represent profound threats to our health and well-being.” So wrote U.S. surgeon general Vivek Murthy in his Advisory on the Healing Effects of Social Connection and Community. Loneliness and isolation can be detrimental to our mental,...
