Sage-ing® is the process of approaching the second half of life as a journey filled with new possibilities, enriched with wisdom and learning gleaned from life experience. The process of approaching life in this positive way affirms not only the importance of contemplative practice through meditation, journaling, prayer and guided imagery, but also provides an opportunity to reflect upon personal intentions, values, interpersonal relationships and legacy.
Sage-ing® exercises provide a foundation for transforming life experience into a legacy for future generations and are useful personally and when used as exercises with groups. Ultimately, individuals are encouraged to nurture and develop the highest qualities of spiritual maturity (such as compassion, kindness, equanimity, patience and understanding) and to find application in healing relationships, meaningful community service, and bringing personal passion and purpose to life.
The concept was developed by Rabbi Zalman Schachter-Shalomi, founder of the Spiritual Eldering Institute, who called the process From Aging to Sage-ing®. The past 10 years have been dedicated to refining and teaching these principles to address spiritual development, communication skills and psychosocial aspects of aging. They have been offered in small learning and discussion circles, workshops, seminars and week-long retreats across the United States and Canada. Sage-ing® practices are not specific to any faith or denomination and serve to enhance spiritual maturity in any faith practice.
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