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Aging As An Initiatory Journey

Aging as an Initiatory Journey

Aging is not simply the passage of years — it is an initiation. To step into Elderhood is to walk willingly into the mystery, to be stripped of old identities, and to discover a deeper source of wisdom that cannot be taken away.

In this circle, we will explore what it means to grow into an Elder — not in name only, but as a living initiation. Through ritual, dialogue, meditation, and reflection, we will meet the fears that arise about aging and aloneness, and learn to transform them into compassion, forgiveness, and gratitude.

Together, we will create a sacred space where grief and grace, shadow and light, endings and beginnings can all be held. This is an invitation to step onto the path of Elderhood with courage, tenderness, and openness.

October 23, November 6 & 20

1:30 pm - 3:30 PM 

Register: https://IllanaBerger.as.me/agingasaninitiatoryjourney

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Let's Connect: Your Journey Starts Here

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Whether you're navigating the terrain of spiritual aging, facing relationship struggles, feeling called to an earth-based quest for meaning, or mindfulness training, you don’t have to walk this path alone. Together, we can meet life on its own terms—with courage, presence, and the quiet strength found in Zen meditation, silence, and the wisdom of the Earth.

This is an invitation to awaken—to yourself, to your relationships, and to the sacred unfolding of your life.

Fill out the form below, and let’s begin this journey of healing, transformation, and deep remembering—together.

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Santa Cruz, Oakland, Bay Area, California