Alan Dining candidly discusses feeling marginalized as an older person, sometimes thinking "nobody wants to hear my story". Through the wisdom course, he has felt empowered to tell his faith based story, hoping it will resonate with both family and younger generations who are looking to find their purpose.

Discover how writing is a crucial method for processing your life experiences when "digging deeper in your basement," allowing memories to surface. By stepping back, questioning these experiences and understanding societal influences, you can can reclaim your agency and see the world from a much different, broader perspective.

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Janie Martin delves into the "faces in your mirror" concept, explaining how revisiting significant memories, including those of her late husband and children, brought both pain and profound healing. She shares how the Wisdom Course has led to a deeper appreciation and respect for her own journey and that of her family. This reflection also helped her reframe past negative experiences into lessons for growth.

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