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In this episode, I continue the 12 Steps to a More Fullfilling Life series based on the program started in Alcoholics Anonymous. Can these Steps help all of us to live a more peaceful life?

I believe they can and will talk you through how applying these in your daily life can be beneficial to your mental and physical health.

Note: I am not a doctor or therapist. I have studied the 12 Steps and all opinions expressed here are my own. If you are facing extreme personal issues I encourage you to speak with your physician or a health professional.

Fighting Addiction? Here's Help.

NOTE: This podcast is not affiliated with nor does it endorse any particular addiction recovery program. You should always consult your physician and complete your own research to identify the best course of action for you.

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Ever look back and wonder how you got here so quickly? At 67, I've been reflecting on the swift passage of time and the insights that come with it. In this episode of "Bill Monty's Guide for Getting Older," I share a personal revelation that's resonated deeply with me: understanding our parents as real people.

Remember those youthful days when you felt invincible, and you believed that your parents were too? Age brings a shift in perspective, a more cautious mindset, and a deeper appreciation for the intricacies of life.

Join me as I explore the lesson of seeing our parents in a new light—beyond the roles we assigned them as kids. They, too, had dreams, fears, and flaws, and recognizing this can transform our relationships with them. I open up about my personal journey and invite you to reflect on yours. Let's connect—whether it's through email or text—and share our stories as we navigate the complex, rewarding journey of aging together.

This episode is dedicated to Howard Lurie. R.I.P., Howie, You did good.

10.7.24

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In this episode, Bill Monty explores the concept from Alcoholics Anonymous of developing a “God of your understanding.” Rather than prescribing a specific religious belief, this idea invites individuals to form their own spiritual understanding of a higher power.

Bill discusses how this concept can help people—especially as they age—develop serenity, humility, and compassion, while letting go of the need to control everything in life. The episode examines how spirituality, regardless of religious affiliation, can bring inner peace, purpose, and a stronger desire to help others. The conversation also looks at why people often think more deeply about spirituality and the afterlife later in life, and how embracing a personal understanding of a higher power can lead to greater acceptance and happiness. Listeners of all ages will find insights into living a calmer, more meaningful life.

#God #AlcoholicsAnonymous #spirituality #twelvesteps #peace #serenityprayer #aging #lifepurpose #faith #innerpeace #lifelessons #philosophy

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Growing older brings challenges. Bodies slow down. Tasks become harder. But with age also comes wisdom, clarity, and a deeper appreciation for the small, beautiful moments that make life meaningful.

In this episode, Bill Monty talks about the lessons that come with age: why sunsets suddenly feel more meaningful, why the laughter of a child can stop you in your tracks, and why—after a lifetime of compromise—you finally realize you don’t have to make everyone happy anymore.

This episode is a reminder to live fully, appreciate the present, and embrace the perspective that only time can teach.

If you're navigating aging, supporting an older loved one, or simply thinking about the passage of time, this episode will resonate deeply.

Mentioned in this episode: Is Your One Day Today?

#GettingOlder #AgingWisdom #LifeLessons #MindfulLiving #GrowingOlder

#SeniorPerspective #LifeReflections #AgingGracefully #BillMonty #PodcastLife

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In this episode, Bill Monty explores the new reality of seniors who live alone and are loving it. What are the Pros and Cons? How can you ensure your safety and happiness if you are aging in your own company?

GET OFF OF MY LAWN - In this episode's GET OFF OF MY LAWN segment, Bill wonders why the NFL is making it so hard to watch football games and what his team, the Houston Texans, can do to help him out. #houstontexans

American Nightmare - What is sleepy Donald Drumpf doing this week to make life harder for seniors and the world? You'd be surprised. Or maybe not.

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It is time for another look at the ongoing mystery we call an American government as seen through the eyes of Young People Who Have Lived a Long Time. Because we know that the this Twilight Zone-esque farce is not how it has been or how it should be.

We as older citizens of the world can lead. So let's do it.

And now a recap on what #donnydollhands has been up to this week...oy.

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January 24, 2026. Another American citizen is murdered by an arm of the government.

Do not forget the dying breaths of those being killed for no reason.

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In this episode, Bill Monty reflects on a message he has often shared—be kind to one another—and explains why the current moment demands something more from older Americans.

Drawing on lived experience and historical memory, Bill discusses why anger, when informed and purposeful, can be a responsible and necessary response to the erosion of democratic norms. He explores how the balance of power outlined in the U.S. Constitution is meant to function, why executive overreach should concern citizens of all ages, and how agencies like ICE came into existence—and what limits were intended to restrain their power.

This episode is not about fear or division. It is about clarity, civic responsibility, and the unique role older generations can play by speaking up, educating younger Americans, and refusing to remain silent when rights and institutions are weakened.

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