“We identify with the objects we love, we love the objects we identify with.” – Sherry Turkle
We all have them. The cherished, resonant objects in our surroundings:
The arrowhead found in a cornfield
Grandpa’s fishing rod
A basket bought from a street vendor on that first trip to Belize
The cake plate that was a wedding gift
A painting just completed…
Such objects hold meaning, spark memories and become grounding talismans of our life experience.
Objects that can distill our ideas into something concrete; we bring them along through moves and transitions, as tangible evidence of who we are and who we have been.
At this month’s gathering, we invite you to choose an object that evokes important memories and/or a sense of identity for you. An object that you would want to bring with you, should you have to move to just one room at an assisted living facility. An object that would remind you who you are, when your other choices have diminished. Bring this item with you to the Conscious Aging and Community Connections event (or if it’s too large, bring a picture).
You will have an opportunity to tell the story of your cherished item, to explain what it evokes, and what meaning it holds within your unique life course. In the act of focused story telling, we may strengthen our connections, consider together our various life journeys, and continue our community conversation about aging consciously, and imagining our possible futures.
Come join us.
July 13, 2PM to 4PM
Pine Grove Community House
Manzanita
Your $5 at the door supports the Pine Grove Community House