Elderhood Journey - Sarah Haggerty

ELDERHOOD AS A SPIRITUAL JOURNEY

Calling Elders and people of all ages who are interested in the powerful role of Elders in community!

Discover new horizons on how to live with greater awareness in the latter third of life.

Re-Imagine a special role in our community and explore what the inspiration of elderhood is asking of each of us.

We each hold some of the answers that we need at this time in the world, and through this collective journey, we will bring them together.

What challenges and opportunities exist for the last third of life?
How can I use this time of life as an opportunity to live more deeply?
What are the characteristics of an elder and what is the difference between an elder and an older person?
What wisdom might I harvest at this time of life that I could share with others?
How can we gracefully accept the changes that come with aging?
What are the personal and spiritual shifts that are needed to grow towards true Elderhood?
Are we willing to embark on a new, inward journey?

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The Elderhood Journey Features:

An intimate group with thoughtful and experienced guides
Reflective journaling time
One on one connection with peers
Sharing your wisdom and gaining support from a group of peers who are collaboratively exploring heartfelt dimensions of Elderhood
Reflections that you can take home at the end of the sessions

WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE SPIRITUAL?

In this session we use the term spiritual journey. To us the term spiritual means: there is more to the world than meets the eye; an attention to the inner life; and, valuing compassion, empathy and open-heartedness. It is serving that inner wisdom of faith based traditions – the soul, the inner spirit as an access way to our inner light. Atheists and agnostics can also identify as spiritual, seeking answers that scientific materialism cannot answer. All value engagement in a regular spiritual practice, silence and deep listening to ourselves and others. The journey takes intentionality, courage, and time. It is a marathon that never ends.
(Thanks to the article What does it mean to be spiritual by Galen Watts printed in THE CONVERSATION, 11.16.17)