It is no secret that we live in a time that prioritises strength, beauty, vigour and youthfulness. In such a world that values and worships progress & productivity, our own limitedness is a reality that strikes us with anxiety and fear. We want to stay forever young, 18 till I die, and never grow up. Apparently, our attitudes towards aging are not accidental. They are possibly influenced by a disorientation of our values and the failure to accept key points about our human condition.
In this episode, I talk about modern/contemporary aversion towards age and growing old--the inevitable but dreaded reality of gaining years that is universal for everyone. We explore the roots of the 'culture of narcissism' and reflect on my own experiences of modern as well as traditional tribal societies, and compare their attitude towards aging.
Drawing insights from Christopher Lasch's "The Culture of Narcissism" (1979), Geoffrey Gorer's "The Pornography of Death" (1955), Abigail Rian Evans' "Is God still at the Bedside?" and William F. May's "Sacral Power of Death."
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Episode Music Credit:
A New Year by Scott Buckley – www.scottbuckley.com.au
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f8y9bdekz8g