Boomers, many of whom were raised with but then rejected religious institutions when they were young, often seek a spiritual dimension to their lives as they age. Over time, life forces all human beings to confront existential dilemmas. Faced with the inevitability of their mortality, Boomers, like older adults before them, have begun to grapple with the legacy of their lives. Questions about their purpose dot the spiritual landscape for Boomers as they age.

Although the interest in spirituality may be predictably related to aging, Boomers are embracing spirituality in their own unique way – transforming the religious landscape of America and giving birth to a broader "spiritual marketplace" that incorporates many spiritual perspectives, including both traditional and non-traditional religious communities. Boomers also don’t necessarily stay with one spiritual approach but often view their lives as meandering spiritual journeys. Some of what they're seeking is a self-reflective quest for individual wholeness, a search for depth and meaning, as well as guidance for living one’s life. As Boomers grow older, they tend to recognize that spirituality must be cultivated through practice, and that there will be no “quick fix” when it comes to spiritual depth. Spirituality will most likely remain a significant aspect of their lives for the remainder of their lives.