Vibrant Elders

Welcome Vibrant Elders!

As an elder, are you intrigued about what possibilities this time of your life might hold?

Can you visualize what it means to live the later decades of your life as a vibrant elder, continuing to grow and blossom in community with other elders?

Do you have a desire to get to know yourself better as you explore the joys and challenges of conscious aging?

Are you interested in connecting with other elders who also value vitality and zest for life and who have a desire to learn and grow?

Do you long for a safe space where you can have fulfilling conversations with peers who are contemplating their life purpose and pursuing their dreams?

Are you ready to embrace this stage of life as a time of curiosity, awakening and discovery of your gifts?

If so, you are in the right place. We are living in a period when there is so much going on around us—much to process and to reflect on. This is also a transformational period where many of us from the Baby Boomer and the Silent Generation are feeling called to action.

This is the perfect time to move away from outdated stereotypes of aging and to embrace a new vision of growing older, recognizing that many people continue to lead meaningful lives and make important contributions well into their elder years. Understanding how negative stereotypes can affect our vision of the future and narrow our perspective allows us to live authentically and move toward our future with confidence.

Conscious aging workshops and wisdom circles offered here and through Sage-ing International provide participants with a transformational opportunity for ongoing personal development within an empowering vision of aging. Participants witness the friendships, inspiration, and joy that emerge when elders come together and speak from the heart. In this era of online meetings, we also have the incredible gift of being able to connect and build community with people from around the world.

Conscious eldering workshops provide an opportunity for exploration and growth, allowing us to consider our deepest values and life purpose and to discover how we might use the last decades of our lives to create a better world for current and future generations. Being with other elders engaged in ongoing personal development provides us with the mental, emotional, social and spiritual nourishment that moves us forward. We have many opportunities to learn from each other as we share ideas for the ways in which we demonstrate care for our families, our communities and for the earth – taking into account the generations that come after us.

Many of us find that we have thoughts and ideas we would like to share. At the same time, we have been socialized to focus on the superficial aspects of life and to silence our voices on deeper issues. Elderhood is the perfect time to find our voices and practice using them! As we begin to embrace rich and deep conversation, it’s also an ideal time for us to refine the skill of deep listening—paying close attention to the depth of what is being shared by the people we meet.

Our elder years can be an energizing stage of life when we engage in self-reflection, heal old wounds and make peace with our past. Doing so allows us to embrace our elderhood rather than clinging to images of youth. We can remain enthusiastic about life and the ways in which we can contribute to our families and communities.

Conscious aging workshops encourage us to look back over our lives, and to harvest all that we have learned along the way, including lessons from challenges we have faced. We begin to realize that the elder years are a time to consider our legacy—the wisdom and accomplishments we will be leaving behind for our families and for future generations.

Testimonials From Previous Participants

“I participated in a wonderous, year-long "Aging to Sage-ing" group with Diane and several co-facilitators. Thanks to her encouragement and the complete absence of any judgement, our Zoom group bonded in a way I never dreamed of happening. Being part of this tribe, as we became, gave me a freedom to share my thoughts, growth, and pain with an extraordinary collection of elders. Through Diane's efforts and guidance, we nourished and supported each other. I've never experienced anything like this before. Our monthly meetings enabled me to overcome some obstacles I'd been struggling with and share joys and laughter. We learned how to truly listen to someone and that listening is enough when you've really been heard. We realized that we have wisdom to share and that as you age life can get more vibrant with more opportunities to grow and explore and give. It was a very profound experience!"

Jean (age 67) Oakdale, California
"Diane leads our Zoom workshops in a calm and loving manner, and is always patient and kind. The way she listens to our stories in a respectful and encouraging manner has given me and the other group members the confidence to speak up. It feels like a safe space where we can open our hearts. That is huge! I am looking forward to our next adventure with her Sage-ing and Conscious Eldering workshops."

Dana (age 86) – Phoenix, Arizona
"Diane Sue is an amazing, vibrant, and inspirational facilitator! It’s been a privilege to participate in her Sage-ing workshops over the past year. The work has helped open my eyes deep into my own soul and explore endless possibilities filled with hope and joy. During these transformational times, it is truly a comfort to be guided by Diane’s humble wisdom and enlightening spirit. She is a pure and genuine vessel for change in our world. I am beyond blessed and grateful for the positive impact she has had on my life!"

Mary (age 72) – Burlington, WA
"The Zoom workshop "Age-ing to Sage-ing" and the follow-up workshops co-facilitated by Diane Sue were a meaningful exploration of our eldering journey. All of the participants were engaged and we found deep connections and insights, thanks to Diane’s gentle facilitation."

Grace (age 63) – Bellingham, WA
"In all of our group meetings, Diane Sue helps us address difficult questions around aging with an open and positive stance. She sees and hears all participants in our Wisdom Circle and gently encourages us to find our unique qualities that can make a difference in our lives."

Ruth (age 56) – Modbury, England
"Diane Sue has an insatiable desire to learn, to grow, and to support her community. She listens, and you feel heard. She inspires. Before being involved in the Sage-ing workshops, I struggled with feeling OLD. Since these workshops, I am feeling proud, important and energized. I thank Diane for her skills, her insights, and her support as I find joy in my Elderhood."

Kay (age 75) – Burlington, Washington
"Diane has been a fantastic facilitator for our Sage-ing Workshops on Zoom. Every month she has welcomed and inspired me with her lovely, warm presence. Her clear structure and stimulating materials have increased my understanding of eldering, and provided me with nourishing experiences month after month. She holds the group with kindness and gentleness, providing a space where I feel safe to explore, and to share deeply and honestly."

Sarah (age 66) - South Devon, England

Vibrant Elders workshops focus on topics including:

Expanding Elder Consciousness and Our Societal Role as Elders
Finding Meaning and Purpose in Our Elder Years
Finding Wholeness and Balance in our Later Years
What Qualities Do I Want to Nurture as an Emerging Elder?
Reviewing our Lives and Harvesting Our Wisdom
Reflecting on the Gift of Forgiveness and the Repair of Relationships
Creating Peace of Mind when Considering Our Mortality
Sharing Our Stories and Reflecting on Our Legacy
Embracing and Sharing Our Gifts
Cultivating Curiosity and Creativity
Considering our Role as an Elder in Our Families and Communities
Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone: Baby Steps to Giant Leaps
Making Space for Self-Reflection and Self-Compassion
Counting Our Blessings: Living with Gratitude
Imagining What Might be Possible as We Build Our Future
Embracing Elderhood: Role Models for Vibrant Aging
Stepping into Elder Activism
Active Hope: Confronting the Climate Crisis and Considering Future Generations

If you are interested in participating in one of these online Vibrant Elders workshop or organizing an in-person workshop in Washington, Oregon, Colorado or California, I’d love to hear from you.

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Vibrant Elders

Welcome Vibrant Elders!

Testimonials From Previous Participants

"The Zoom workshop "Age-ing to Sage-ing" and the follow-up workshops co-facilitated by Diane Sue were a meaningful exploration of our eldering journey. All of the participants were engaged and we found deep connections and insights, thanks to Diane’s gentle facilitation."

"In all of our group meetings, Diane Sue helps us address difficult questions around aging with an open and positive stance. She sees and hears all participants in our Wisdom Circle and gently encourages us to find our unique qualities that can make a difference in our lives."

Vibrant Elders workshops focus on topics including:

If you are interested in participating in one of these online Vibrant Elders workshop or organizing an in-person workshop in Washington, Oregon, Colorado or California, I’d love to hear from you.

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