Wisdom Circles

Wisdom Circles – What Are They?

“In Wisdom Circles we create ‘soul friends’, that is, one who looks into the heart of the other, sees their inner light and wants to support the radiance that is trying to grow there.”

Randy Morris.

Wisdom Circles (WC) are small community gatherings of like-minded elders where we explore:

• what is meaningful to us on the journey from aging to sage-ing®

• the challenges and joys of aging

• the changing role of elders in our society

• our feelings about becoming older

• ways to become a wise elder

They are often created based on common interests or on prior participation in Sage-ing® classes or workshops. Some share the leadership within the group, although there is usually one person who handles the administrative tasks, e.g., maintaining a contact list of participants.

A strong bond often forms between participants. Many have been meeting regularly, from 5 to 25 years. Here are some of their comments:

• hearing people’s experiences of wisdom and conscious ageing – is special and sacred
• talking about topics that we don’t talk about with family and friends
• connecting with fellow elders and learning from each other
• an opportunity to go deep, to learn about ourselves

You may be interested in these ideas for Wisdom Circle topics, submitted by Wisdom Circle leaders.

How Can I create My Own Wisdom Circle?

if you wish to create your own Wisdom Circle, we can assist you in this endeavor. You may find the following information useful:

“Wisdom Circle Guide” A comprehensive guide describing the creation and operation of a Wisdom Circle.

Any Questions: please contact us at wisdomcircle@sage-ing.org if you have any questions or need assistance in creating your own Wisdom Circle.

Training/Orientation:

We are in the process of creating a training/orientation workshop for new Wisdom Circle Leaders. If interested in being in one, please contact us at: wisdomcircle@sage-ing.org.

How Can I Join a Wisdom Circle?

If you are interested in joining a Wisdom Circle please see the listing of currently open Wisdom Circles below and contact the facilitator of one that fits your needs, to explore joining that Circle. Note that some Wisdom Circles meet in person, some meet virtually (on Zoom), and some Circles are closed to new members. If you have any difficulties or still have any questions about Wisdom Circles, please contact us at: wisdomcircle@sage-ing.org.

You can view our list of current Wisdom Circles below.