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As Much Truth as One Can Bear: What James Baldwin Can Teach Us About Aging, Purpose, and Human Dignity

Longevity Mindful Aging 22 Jun, 2026
James Baldwin's 1962 essay As Much Truth as One Can Bear challenges us to confront reality with courage. This article explores Baldwin's insights on truth, wisdom, morality, and personal growth, connecting them to aging, longevity, the IKIGAI-BAYANIHAN Framework, purposeful living, community, and human dignity.
Chikicha Co-Founder to Present the Ikigai-Bayanihan Retirement Model at IAFOR EGen 2026
Longevity Silver Economy Mindful Aging Media/Press 11 Jun, 2026
Dr. Mariza Lendez will present the Ikigai-Bayanihan Retirement Model at IAFOR EGen 2026, advancing a new vision for purpose-driven aging.
Generation Shapers (Start Here) The Invisible Economy of Mothers and the Future of Aging Systems
Silver Economy Mindful Aging Series 09 Apr, 2026
She built a generation, yet the system left her behind. A powerful series on motherhood, unpaid care work, and why aging women face economic vulnerability and what must change.
Generation Shapers (Part 3 of 3) Redesigning Aging: The Ikigai-Bayanihan Framework for a Sustainable Future
Silver Economy Mindful Aging 09 Apr, 2026
A visionary framework redefining aging through purpose, community, and care. Introducing the Ikigai-Bayanihan model as a sustainable solution to inequality, declining fertility, and retirement system gaps.
Rethinking Retirement in the Longevity Era: What Ikigai and Bayanihan Can Teach the World About Purpose After Retirement
Mindful Aging 09 Mar, 2026
As people live longer than ever before, many retirees struggle with a loss of identity and purpose. The Japanese concept of ikigai and the Filipino ethos of bayanihan offer valuable cultural insights into how meaning, contribution, and community can shape a fulfilling life after retirement.