“In this short life that only lasts an hour, how much—how little—is within our power.” —Emily Dickinson"
Through a blend of lecture, video, music, art, poetry, meditation, and guided discussion, this seminar invites participants to reflect on the deeper dimensions of later life. The course explores aging as a shift from achievement toward significance, considers the nature of happiness and inner wisdom, and examines how meaning, mystery, and soul deepen with time. Attention is given to letting go through trust and non-attachment, addressing experiences of disruption, loss, and longing, and reflecting on the profound lessons mortality can teach. The seminar also highlights the healing power of awe and encounters with the transcendent, offering space for reflection, renewal, and shared insight.