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In this final episode of our opening series on Flourishing, we explore the deeper dimensions of what it means to live a meaningful and well-lived life. Drawing from awe research, contemplative neuroscience, and classical philosophy, we reflect that flourishing is not a fixed state but an emergent, relational process—one shaped by attention, moral insight, and reverence for life itself.

You’ll hear excerpts from Welcoming Wisdom: How Mature Minds Can Shape a Kinder, Wiser Future, including:

• A fresh take on awe as a catalyst for connection and transformation
• Iain McGilchrist’s insights into the “sense of the sacred” as a mode of perception
• Socratic wisdom on the examined life and the moral core of flourishing
• A synthesis of ancient virtue ethics, modern psychology, and ecological well-being

This episode concludes our foundational exploration of flourishing and sets the stage for the next series: The Mature Mind. Join us as we continue uncovering the unique capacities of aging minds to lead, imagine, and help shape a more compassionate world.

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