Sage-ing Circles:
Gatherings for Conscious Aging
Online with Barbara Richards
Three Wednesdays: September 18, October 23, November 20, 2024
4:00 – 6:00 pm Pacific Time
Are you yearning to continue in meaningful and uplifting conversations about aging?
These gatherings are open to those who have attended The Possibility of Age: Discover Aging as a Spiritual Path or a Spiritual Eldering Retreat at Naramata Centre
The Path of Joy: Living and Leaving Our Heart Legacy
“Those legacies that spring from authenticity and compassion of the heart are the most important gifts conscious elders can give.” – Ron Pevny
Many of us yearn to share our life wisdom with our loved ones and the world. Yet we often wonder how, knowing that people resist advice, lectures, and being told what to do. This can leave us feeling confused, stymied, and lacking in guidance on how to make a meaningful, positive, and enduring difference.
In three monthly sage-ing circles, we will explore ways to shape our contributions so that the best of who we are – our values, wisdom, and love – is passed on and leaves a legacy born of love. We will:
. Reimagine a fresh, heart-based perspective on legacy.
. Address the negative legacies we’ve inherited as catalysts for positive change.
. Cultivate a sage-approach to mentoring in daily life.
. Explore the diverse range of legacy possibilities, both intangible and tangible.
. Discover how to use a “legacy love letter” to share ourselves and bless future generations.
Through reflection, dialogue, and group conversation we will open ourselves to healing, guidance and inspiration that will empower us in living and leaving our heart-centered legacy. We will draw on the wisdom in Legacies of the Heart: Living a Life that Matters, by Meg Newhouse, Ph.D.
What are Sage-ing Circles?
Aging consciously and becoming a wise elder is a process that can be greatly enriched by the company of like-minded companions. But in our youth-based culture it is not easy to find a community of people willing to talk about life and death, aging and meaning, beginnings and endings, and all of the letting go that is part of aging. To help create and nurture community, we are offering this series of Sage-ing Circles which will empower you to embrace both the challenges and opportunities of life’s third chapter. We will explore principles and practices that cultivate wisdom, peace, gratitude, and the unfolding of your full potential.
These live, online gatherings will blend:
. Slowing down, reflecting, and listening to your inner wisdom.
. Exploring ideas and practices of transformative aging.
. Engaging in dialogue with others about things that matter.
. Learning from and being encouraged by the wisdom of the group.
. Reflecting and taking action between sessions.
Ages: 55+
The cost for three two-hour sessions via Zoom is $73.00
Book now and receive a 20% discount. Offer valid until September 7, 2024.
This event is offered through the partnership of Pacific Jubilee and Naramata Centre
The Naramata Centre Heartwood Bursary is available for most programs, based on financial need. If cost is a barrier to participating in this program, please consider applying for the bursary. Click here to apply
Barbara Richards
first awakened to the possibility of aging as a spiritual path in her late fifties. It was life transforming. She is passionate about guiding others in living a vibrant, creative and fulfilling third chapter of life. Barbara is a life / work coach with over two decades of experience in private practice (visionworkcoaching.com). She is also a certified Sage-ing leader with Sage-ing International (sage-ing.org)
She is also a spiritual director who completed the Pacific Jubilee SoulGuiding Program in 2020. Read about Barbara’s spiritual direction practice here