You are invited to attend a series of discussions to explore a way of living life more consciously, more joyfully, and more compassionately. Through Sage-ing® we uncover the blessings that comprise the rich fabric of our lives, and we transmit the wisdom of a lifetime of learning to heal and nurture ourselves, our loved ones, and our world.

The sessions will be highly interactive with readings, meditation, ritual, reflective writing, group process, discussion and more.

Meetings will be held on Wednesday’s

May 1 – June 5, 2013  

Thirst PDX

12625 SW Broadway, Suite 200

Beaverton, OR

Parking available

The course is not specific to any faith or denomination and will serve to enhance spiritual maturity in any faith practice. The material is based on the book From Age-ing to Sage-ing: A Profound New Vision of Growing Older by Rabbi Zalman Schacter-Shalomi.

Cost of 5-week class – payable to Thirst PDX – is only $119 up to April 22nd. After April 22nd cost is $149. Includes snacks.

Session One: May 1, 2013

Images of Age-ing

  • Age-ing in the media – how is it portrayed?
  • How do we view our own age-ing selves?
  • Includes a meditation to meet our Inner Elder

Session Two: May 8, 2013

Life Review

  • Reflecting on the events in one’s life
  • Finding meaning in life’s journey
  • Harvesting our wisdom

Session Three: May 15, 2013

Life Repair

  • Forgiving others
  • Forgiving ourselves
  • Healing old wounds

Session Four: May 22, 2013

          Life Completion

  • Looks at our mortality – coming to peace with our dying
  • Getting our house in order - Consciously preparing for the eventual end of our life
  • Dealing with our grief

Session Five: May 29, 2013

Leaving a Spiritual Legacy

  • Discover various ways to leave a spiritual legacy
  • Sharing our heritage, values and blessings
  • Constructing a way of sharing our story

Session Six: June 5, 2013

Becoming a Sage

  • Embracing the status of a Sage
  • Creating our own Mission and Purpose
  • Identifying what is next

Facilitator: Judith Auslander holds 2 masters degrees (Education and MAIS/Gerontology), Certified Life Coach and currently in training as a Sage-ing® Leader.