Becoming an Elder
A 10 month online initiation into Elderhood
We begin again in March 2027 - come join the Elder revolution.
What is an Elder?
An Elder is someone who grows both older and wiser, having learned the lessons from their many struggles. She knows it is her responsibility and duty to share her hard-won wisdom with all those ready to listen and learn.
A true Elder embodies the qualities of the innocent child through curiosity, tenderness, vulnerability, playfulness and joy. As well as the depth of a rich soul through wisdom, humility, resilience, and compassionate detachment, which allows them to be fully present in the world.
An Elder will Love you completely with their whole heart. Sometimes tenderly and sometimes with a splash of ice cold water thrown into your sleepy face. Needs must. They act like a guiding light. Telling those who follow in their footsteps where to avoid unnecessary suffering. They basically show them where the dog shit lies on the path of life.
An Elder brings with them Hope, Beauty and Possibility that there is another way. It is not an overnight transformation but a slow unfolding.
It is a Becoming.
This online programme will be facilitated by the Elder, Donna Lancaster, and will take the form of 10 X 2.5-hour online sessions, 9.30am-12pm (UK times) each month, with focused personal exploration work to be undertaken in between each session. There will be a personal ritual provided to each participant for completion in January 2028, to allow them to cross the threshold into full Elderhood.
The intention is to provide those ready for this next step, with a robust initiation of their inner process, allowing them to fully embody their innate Elder upon completion. Regardless of your chronological age, this in depth initiation will prepare you to become a much-needed gift for the world.
The Becoming an Elder sessions will include:
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Elders in Training
Saturday 6th March 2027
An initial introduction session hosted by Donna to meet your fellow Elders in training. This session will include understanding what it means to become an Elder, and the essential role that Elders play in our society. Also, a Q & A session to allow for any questions to be explored and answered.
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Wounds to Wisdom
Sunday 4th April 2027
Transforming your past challenges and struggles into your gifts. Moving beyond the wound lens and victim identity into discovering your true nature.
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Life Review & Finishing our Business
Saturday 1st May 2027
A timeline reflection of your life so far. Spending time to complete with significant people and events in your life that are still holding you back.
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Letting go & Shedding
Sunday 6th June 2027
A natural continuation of your timeline works through body, mind and spirit exploration. Allowing for transformation through a deep process of letting go and trusting in the seasons and cycles of life.
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Inner Ageism
Saturday 3rd July 2027
Understanding the impact of ageist beliefs and stories on us personally and within our culture and society. Working with our shadow and projections related to ageism.
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Archetypes
Sunday 8th August 2027
Understanding our true nature through a transpersonal lens. Using the Jungian archetypal model to understand the qualities and roles of true Elderhood. Eg. Crone, Hag, Mentor, Witch.
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Ancestors
Saturday 4th September 2027
A deep exploration of our positive and negative family themes. Honouring and embracing the gifts of your lineage to allow a profound integration of self.
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Death & Dying
Sunday 3rd October 2027
Exploring the many ways we must die in a lifetime. For example- our numerous Spiritual deaths and our own and others physical death. Moving from fear to curiosity about death and dying, whilst learning how to befriend death.
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Roots and Wings
Saturday 30th October 2027
Learning how to remain grounded within an ever-changing world, whilst reaching upwards to connect with Spirit. Learning how to live and integrate a transpersonal experience of life beyond ego.
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Service & Soul’s calling
Sunday 5th December 2027
Discovering your Soul’s true calling and tuning in for guidance on ways to Love and serve as an Elder within your community and beyond.
Cost for the 10 month Initiation into Elderhood
March - December 2027
This initiation into Elderhood is suitable for anyone who is peri-menopausal or in full or post menopause. Anyone walking a Spiritual path, moving from ego led to Soul guided living. Phase 2. Anyone ready to honour their Soul’s calling, and live life with Love and Truth as their guiding light.
10 x 2.5 hour online sessions, 9.30am-12pm (UK times), led by Donna.
Early bird rate: (if paid in full by 1st January 2027) - Standard fee = £2000 and discounted fee* = £,1250
*Discounted fees are made available for those in genuine need. Payment in instalments is also an option for those that need it. Please feel free to ask.
Full fees: (if paid after1st January 2027) - Standard fee = £2,250 and discounted fee = £1,500
A £500 non refundable deposit is required on booking to secure your place and we trust that you will pay the rate that is in integrity with what you can afford. Integrity being an Elder trait.
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