Welcome to the Sage-ing International Blog
The blogs on this page are primarily written by Sage-ing International members.
Should you wish to contribute to our blog, it must not have been published elsewhere, in part or whole.
The length should be between 500 and 1000 words. The subject must be of interest to our members and readers (a Sage-ing/Conscious Ageing topic, e.g. life review, qualities of a wise elder, spirituality/spiritual growth, facing our mortality, legacy, community, service, forgiveness work, images of ageing, etc.).
Please submit your proposed entry to Martha Christie admin@sage-ing.org
The Grace in Aging: Awaken as You Grow Older by Kathleen Dowling Singh
The Grace in Aging: Awaken as You Grow Older by Kathleen Dowling Singh Sage-ing International offers everyone the opportunity to join The Second Half of Life Book Discussion Series, led by Karen West. As both a tech host and participant, I find it rewarding [...]
Volunteering – A Path to Meaning and Connection
Volunteering - A Path to Meaning and Connection As we age, many of us move away from familiar places and communities—often to be closer to our children or loved ones. This transition presents both challenges and opportunities in establishing new social networks and cultivating [...]
Wisdom Circles: Where Community and Belonging Flourish
Wisdom Circles: Where Community and Belonging Flourish Community and belonging go hand in hand with Wisdom Circles—like peanut butter and jelly, they simply belong together. In these circles, we gather to share stories, listen deeply, and hold space for one another’s growth. It’s a [...]
Challenges to Belonging During the Holidays
Challenges to Belonging During the Holidays We are rapidly approaching the holiday season. This can be a wonderful time of reconnecting with friends and loved ones. But holidays can also be a time in which old hurts resurface and deep disappointments draw near. Holidays can [...]
In Praise of Solitude
In Praise of Solitude "Solitude is painful when one is young, but delightful when one is more mature."-Albert Einstein Solitude is a gift to the elder. At earlier stages of life we had other tasks. Now is the time to look inward, to harvest the [...]
What Community and Belonging Mean to Me – A Later Year & Mid-Life Perspective
What Community and Belonging Mean to Me – A Later Year & Mid-Life Perspective A community elder and a middle-aged member each share their personal journeys to find connection and a sense of belonging in this article. Introduction The need for community [...]
The Alchemy of True Connection – Notes from The Gathering
The Alchemy of True Connection - Notes from The Gathering In August, Sage-ing® International didn’t simply host a Gathering—it opened a pilgrimage of spirit. For four luminous days, a circle of seekers journeyed together: Listening, laughing, grieving, awakening. Together we learned to: Celebrate the [...]
From Age-ing to Sage-ing: Transforming Our Later Years Into a Season of Purpose
From Age-ing to Sage-ing: Transforming Our Later Years Into a Season of Purpose Aging is often described as a slow fading, a gradual stepping back, or a diminishing of roles and importance. Many people experience it as something happening to them—an inevitable decline that must be [...]
Stepping Into the Next Chapter: Reflections on Life After Work
Stepping Into the Next Chapter: Reflections on Life After Work For most of my adult life, I had a clear sense of purpose. My days were full — meetings, projects, decisions, and the quiet satisfaction that comes from contributing to something larger than yourself. [...]
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