The Beauty of Imperfection and Aging

Join us for a conversation on transformation and aging

March 21st, 8-9 PM (ET)

An online gathering facilitated by Betsy J. Perry

What it's all about:

Picture an old weathered barn—well-worn by time and outside forces, yet polished and made venerable by those very same things. Such a barn is eye-catching, even beautiful, soulful, and causes us to look and think deeply about its life and the stories contained in its environs. Should it not also be so with us as we age?

I know I’m more weathered with each year that passes, and I am slowing down, yet I feel more comfortable as if I am finally fitting more fully and happily in my own skin than I have ever before. As we age and lose our youthful beauty and strength, we have the opportunity to know and grow ourselves toward our true identities—who God means for us to be, our dharma, our soul’s path. This journey can be filled with the beauty of aging and imperfection. Won’t you join us as we explore some ways to feel more positive and be more proactive about aging?

How to join:

You will need internet access and a computer, tablet (iPad or something similar) or smartphone with a camera. Most laptops and tablets have cameras built in; if you only have a desktop computer, you would need to add a web camera to that. Our video conference platform is called Zoom . If it is the first time you are using it, you will need to download plug-in software. Most people find this quite easy to do.

If you'd like to participate, please reply to this email (or email [email protected] ) and send your full name and email address. We'll be sending out a meeting agenda with additional logistics next week.

"Aging is a gritty process of transforming raw memories and character traits into a real and transformed self. . . Hear the word aging differently, not as growing older but as becoming a real person and fulfilling your own destiny as you reflect on life experiences."

-Thomas Moore-