April 12 — 14

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Embracing the Role of the Wise Elder

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April 12—14, 2024 – In Person

Ancient myths and modern literature refer to the archetype of the wise elder, suggesting that older age is the time when we grow into a sense of deep maturity, generous warmth and wisdom. At the same time, our American culture denies the reality of age, instead promoting the ideal of looking as young and wrinkle-free as possible with the dictum of “not slowing down.”

So we ask: What defines a wise elder? How does one develop into a wise elder and how is the wise elder different from the ubiquitous “senior citizen” that so dominates the cultural language of today?

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