In this episode of AgingGayfully®, hosts Chris and Josh discuss health updates, personal growth, and the importance of stepping into one's comfort zone. Chris shares his recent experiences with artistic expression and how it has helped him rediscover himself. The conversation reflects on life lessons, regrets, and the significance of using one's talents and skills.

Takeaways

• Life does not stop when we get sick.
• Stepping into your comfort zone can lead to personal growth.
• Artistic expression can help rediscover oneself.
• It's important to use your talents and skills.
• Reflecting on life can help identify what truly makes you happy.
• There are no regrets, only lessons learned.
• Finding the right environment can foster growth.
• Everyone has a story worth sharing.
• Engaging with the community can lead to meaningful connections.
• Happiness often comes from using your innate talents.

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Let’s AgeGayfully® together, with intention, humor, and each other.

A gay senior, Christopher MacLellan, and an ally, Josh Wilson, podcasting about life, love, liberty and travel.

Don’t Say Gay?… Say AgingGayfully®!

AgingGayfully® is about living life with dignity in an age-friendly society regardless of orientation or economic status because longevity is a justice issue.

AgingGayfully® is about finding your voice as we age. We are all part of the aging process and have real connections in diversity.

AgingGayfully® is a modern type of activism that supports the concept of belonging.

AgingGayfully® is about Adventure, Leisure, Travel, being a citizen of the world, traveling to destinations, and being part of the global community as we age and prosper in body, mind, and spirit.

• (00:00:00) - Aging Gayfully
• (00:02:59) - A Gay Man's Experiences As He Ages
• (00:07:16) - Josh Had His Face Photographed
• (00:11:14) - Josh Holloway on Stepping Out Of His Comfort Zone
• (00:16:12) - Feeling Happy in Your Life
• (00:19:16) - No Regrets in Life
• (00:27:28) - Aging Gay: Story Sharing

In this episopde, Chris and Josh share insights into their journeys from religious vocations to a more personal, liberated spirituality. They discuss the difference between religion and spirituality, the importance of community, and what it means to feel truly welcome, especially as LGBTQ+ individuals navigating faith spaces. Equal parts laughter, life lessons, and candid reflection, this episode invites you to think about where you find connection, meaning, and joy as you age.

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Let’s AgeGayfully® together, with intention, humor, and each other.

A gay senior, Christopher MacLellan, and an ally, Josh Wilson, podcasting about life, love, liberty and travel.

Don’t Say Gay?… Say AgingGayfully®!

AgingGayfully® is about living life with dignity in an age-friendly society regardless of orientation or economic status because longevity is a justice issue.

AgingGayfully® is about finding your voice as we age. We are all part of the aging process and have real connections in diversity.

AgingGayfully® is a modern type of activism that supports the concept of belonging.

AgingGayfully® is about Adventure, Leisure, Travel, being a citizen of the world, traveling to destinations, and being part of the global community as we age and prosper in body, mind, and spirit.

• (00:00:00) - Aging Gayfully
• (00:06:19) - Mariscos on His Spiritual Vocation
• (00:08:44) - What Community Do You Feel Like You Fit In?
• (00:15:40) - Topics of Caregiving and Ministry
• (00:22:48) - Fear of talking about religion at 25
• (00:28:50) - Favorite All-Time Band

What does it mean to step into your comfort zone? Chris and Josh discuss how we match out talents and interests with what we do in the world. When we are able to do this, we find purpose and meaning and fullfillment.

Share your story or drop a line: yesiam@aginggayfully.com
Like, subscribe, and ring our bell (figuratively or otherwise).

Let’s AgeGayfully® together, with intention, humor, and each other.

A gay senior, Christopher MacLellan, and an ally, Josh Wilson, podcasting about life, love, liberty and travel.

Don’t Say Gay?… Say AgingGayfully®!

AgingGayfully® is about living life with dignity in an age-friendly society regardless of orientation or economic status because longevity is a justice issue.

AgingGayfully® is about finding your voice as we age. We are all part of the aging process and have real connections in diversity.

AgingGayfully® is a modern type of activism that supports the concept of belonging.

AgingGayfully® is about Adventure, Leisure, Travel, being a citizen of the world, traveling to destinations, and being part of the global community as we age and prosper in body, mind, and spirit.