THE BENEFITS OF CONSCIOUS AGEING
As we age, we see that our time on the planet is limited but instead of despair, we can use our awareness of the transience of life as a powerful psychological tool. Conscious Ageing cuts through the daily noise, sharpens focus, and transforms how we experience the present moment. Instead of hanging onto the past or being fearful of the future, we can live with self-confidence and purpose.
Decline or Development As We Age?
30 years ago it was generally accepted that after mid-life, there were severe limitations to brain development but today we know that we can create new neurological pathways and patterns of behaviour even in later life. With a regular practice of conscious ageing, we can broaden our perspective on life and change the old story of just decline and diminishment.
"Life-Stage is a guiding light to all who seek to break free from the old, ingrained beliefs around ageing." LOUCINDA MIDGLEY
What's The Point Of It All?
Retirement or illness as we age can change how we see ourselves and our place in the world. With the loss of relatives and friends, ageing parents or empty nest syndrome, it's easy to feel that the best part of our life is over. Perhaps we wonder what's the point of it all? It can be hard to move on from mid-life, but conscious ageing is about how we can find the self confidence to meet the challenges and discover our intention and purpose.
"It was a special day. You have created an inspiring experience." ILANA RICHARDSON
An Introduction to Conscious Ageing
This 2 hour ‘taster’ session is an Introduction to Life-Stage and what we mean by conscious ageing. . The session is engaging and uplifting and is open to anyone regardless of faith or belief. This is an opportunity to see if our Brighton-based community is something you want to explore further.
"Just great to find my peer group of inspirational, conscious people who I can walk this unknown stage of life with"
CHRISTINE HARPIN
Upcoming Events
Monthly Connection
Welcome to the playful and the serious. Welcome to the sad and the joyous. Each month we deepen connection with ourselves and with each other through empathetic listening and sharing without judgement. We often meet up in the Barn in Patcham, Brighton and ocassionally in Nature. This and other events are free to Life-Stage members
"This workshop is a wonderful tool on my journey to becoming kinder to myself.
ELENI XENOPHONTOS
Membership £10pm.
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Life-Stage Members have free access to monthly in-persons meetings as well as a facilitated on-line Forum where we discuss key issues around ageing well.
"The small group was brilliant. The presentations were great."
ALICE GRAHAME
LIFE-STAGE EVENTS
About Life-Stage
Life-Stage was started in 2019 and over 1,500 people have attended events. Talks and workshops have taken place in several Retirement Villages, in the OPC in Brighton Council Offices and at the Ageing Well Festival. There are around 40 members who consistently attend monthly meetings. There are also regular social events in and around Brighton
"We were held in such tenderness and it was so special to share what is really important with other like minded people."
LINA CLERKE
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