Changing the Paradigm from aging to sage-ing

Sage-ing, or Conscious eldering is both a way of living ones life both on the practical and philosophical levels. It is a way of life in the sense that I am committed to life long learning and reflection as a way of becoming more present to life, as I gather wisdom from life review. I choose to be in community of elders and share my gifts with my family and the greater community and to be an advocate for the well being of the planet and as an expression of my spiritual growth.

My goal as a leader of Sage-ing workshops is to share the Sage-ing philosophy in a setting that supports intimate sharing among fellow travelers. This is achieved by promoting sharing with deep listening and speaking from the heart and by exercises that may jog the unconscious and lead the participant to the unexpected. There is an arc to the sessions from challenging negative images of aging to finding balance in our lives to life review and forgiveness and last but not least facing mortality and leaving a legacy, which may be in the form of a memoir, ethical will or service. To this last point we explore service opportunities such as mentorship and activism.

To learn more, see my blog post: What Is Sage-ing – And What Is Its Impact On My Life