aging with intention

This series of gatherings will explore the late life journey, and how to move from “age-ing to sage-ing.” Together we begin the work of conscious eldering as we create a safe space and cultivate the support of true community.

Some of the themes and ideas to be explored and discussed include:

How we look at aging and how we are influenced by our biases from

culture and experience. (ageism in a youth oriented culture here and

archetypes of age – the wisemen and wisewomen in other cultures)

The later years are a time for spiritual development and exploration of the

inner life, as known by every religious tradition and culture.

Recognition of our own aging and what that means to us. (Divine

Messengers, Lightning Strikes etc. transitioning, fears of aging, choosing

how we age).

Recognition of our own mortality and how that impacts our view of time.

Need for Life review and repair: releasing the past.

Practices or ways to make the journey and transition to elder  ( inner and

outer work in community) to “break through denial, become aware of

inner obstacles, and overcome them.”     

Becoming and being the elder- service that comes from inner wholeness- 

giving back to the next generation and the future. 

Preparing and accepting for our own death (greeting death like an old

friend, seeing it as a transition to a new plane).

workshop details:

Date: Tuesdays, Oct 7 - Nov 11 (six weeks)

Time: 4 - 5:30PM

Fee: FREE!

*Actual costs for these retreats are subsidized by Bay Center. Donations are gratefully accepted.

Location: 482 Chesapeake Drive, White Stone, VA 22578

Materials Needs: Journal Notebooks are needed. Past Participants should bring their previous journals. Writing and drawing instruments.

ABOUT THE FACILITATOR

Claire J. Salkowski, M.S. is the Principal Consultant for C. J. Consulting and Services, an ADR (Alternative Dispute Resolution) practitioner and a Montessori educator having worked as a school founder, teacher, administrator, accreditation specialist, teacher trainer, professional mediator and retreat facilitator both nationally and internationally for over 40 years.

She was also the Director of the Montessori Education Program at Delaware State University and Mediation and Educational Programs at the North Baltimore Center of Mosaic Community Services and continues serving with several Montessori and other organizations. She is a facilitator for retreats and Circles of Trust with the Center for Renewal and Wholeness and has led retreats and peacemaking circles for over ten years.

Claire’s passion for peace education, conflict resolution and lifelong learning has informed her work and writing throughout her career and her belief in the importance of personal growth and spiritual development leads her to work with others in this next stage in life.