Conscious Aging - Institute of Noetic Sciences

“At a time when the dominant societal view of one’s later years remains one of diminution, loss, and
disengagement from active contribution to the larger community, proponents of conscious aging focus
on the elder years as having the potential for wholeness, passions, purpose, spiritual growth, and commitment
to serving the community. These years have the potential to be the pinnacle of personal development
for those who work toward this goal. However, becoming such an elder doesn’t just happen. It
is the result of conscious choices and preparation at all levels—physical, psychological and spiritual.”
– Ron Pevny
CONSCIOUS AGING TELECOURSE
& COMMUNITY FORUM
January 18 – March 7th, 2012
Becoming an elder is less about chronological aging
and more about transformation and growth in wisdom,
love, and compassion—for oneself and for others. The
third age of life (after 60) is not merely a continuation
of midlife adulthood; it is a distinct stage of possibility
and opportunity as well as loss and letting go. Join us
as we explore the theme of conscious aging together in
community. We will learn the latest research and best
practices related to conscious aging from visionaries,
reflect and share on our own journey, and learn from
each other in small and large group dialogues.
What: A combination of live events conducted via
phone teleconference with optional continued self study
online. You can participate in one, several, or all live
events or a combination of live events and online study.
When: Wednesday evenings 5pm–7pm (PT),
January 18th – March 7th
Where: Conducted live on the phone and available later
as a recording on the IONS website. When you register
you will be given the phone number and access code.
Benefits of this course:
• Choose the pace and time the lessons to your schedule.
You can participate in the course live or listen to it
afterwards in the IONS online media library.
• Learn from leading experts in the field of
conscious aging.
• Engage in community with other IONS members
and friends and participate in dialogues together
about the material that you are learning.
• Participate in small group discussions where you will
have an opportunity to reflect and apply the material
to your own challenges and opportunities while
learning from your peers.
• Continue your learning through the online self-study
lessons and extended online bibliography of teleseminars,
books, articles and videos on conscious aging.
TELECOURSE SESSIONS:
Jan 18: Aging Myths, Stereotypes
& Misperceptions
Ron Pevny – Center for Conscious Eldering
Eldering is less about chronological time and more
about the continual development of wisdom over the
course of a lifespan. The challenges and opportunities
of aging offer new pathways for transformation and
growth. Learn what emotional and spiritual preparation
is needed to support the development of a conscious
elderhood, where you are capable of embracing all of
the inner and outer dynamics of aging.
Jan 25: Increasing Presence and
Embracing Impermanence
Phillip Moffitt – Life Balance Institute
The inevitability of dying and death can make life more
meaningful, leading one to contemplate and accept the
realities of aging and “what is so” (presence) while
enhancing awareness of our impermanence.