If you want your next life's chapter to be written with bold, grounded optimism, this session, which redefines aging as a time of possibility, growth and contribution, is for you!

In this workshop, Professor Duke will review the research that demonstrates that not only is knowledge of one’s family history interesting and enlightening, but it is also among the most important things that older generations can pass on. This is because we now know that knowledge of family history is associated with increased levels of resilience, higher levels of self-esteem, better psychological adjustment, and the development of a moral compass that helps people in their journey throughout life.

Grounded in the principles of Conscious Eldering, this engaging and reflective four-part workshop explores the dynamics of aging through the lens of liminality, the threshold between what was and what is becoming. Participants will examine how transitions, uncertainty, loss, growth, and renewal shape the eldering journey, while discovering practical tools for finding purpose, resilience, and creativity in times of change

In this 5-session series, we will use the meditative practice of Qigong (pronounced chee gong) to explore the 10 Qualities of a Sage that SI has identified. Each session will include 45–50 minutes of gentle Qigong practice, followed by a thoughtful discussion of how these qualities can enrich our lives and how we can cultivate and express them more fully in our everyday interactions.

Sage-ing International’s fifth annual Ancestry Circle will be forming in September. Unlike most SI Wisdom Circles, this is a working group, attracting circle members eager to discover and explore the stories, experiences, and legacies that shaped their families—and themselves.