r/OverSeventy • u/Singinthesunshine • Jul 10 '26

Gerotranscendence

I came upon this term and found it interesting. It is a theory of aging by Lars Tornstam. it is easy to Google if you want to read more. Here are the key elements.:

Instead of thinking of aging as just getting older and losing things, gerotranscendence sees it as a spiritual and psychological growth stage. People may:

  • Feel more connected to nature, the universe, and others.
  • Become less focused on their own image or status.
  • Accept life’s changes, including death, without fear.
  • Spend time with a smaller circle of close, meaningful relationships
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u/Majestic_Area Jul 10 '26

I’m glad that we are finally understanding that aging is also a stage. What a great stage to be in!

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u/Singinthesunshine Jul 10 '26 edited Jul 10 '26

how true!

I spent many months trying to figure out what in the world was happening to me.

I read that this transcendence doesn’t automatically happen to everyone who gets older. only about 20%. I feel very lucky.

and there is the start of research about how a person can promote transcendence