About

We understand that mindful aging is both a personal and communal art form. By cultivating personal qualities that honor this perspective, we not only embrace the fullness of our own experiences but also shine a light on the path for others. Here are some key qualities central to our philosophy:

Mindful Awareness

Approaching life with a concentrated presence, we learn to recognize and appreciate each moment. This deep awareness allows us to see the beauty in the mundane and the lessons in every encounter.

Resilient Patience

We accept life’s natural cycles with calm determination. Facing setbacks with grace, we understand that every challenge is a stepping stone towards greater inner strength and growth.

Authentic Humility

Embracing our journey with humility means acknowledging that every experience—whether a victory or a hardship—is a teacher. This openness fosters genuine connections and a willingness to learn from others.

Joyful Service

Everyday acts of kindness become expressions of our inner wisdom. By serving our communities, we transform our accumulated experiences into practical compassion and uplift those around us.

Gracious Confidence

With each lesson learned, we stand confidently in our truth. This effortless assurance, born of lived experience, inspires and guides others to embrace their own paths.

By embodying these qualities, elders create a rich tapestry of shared enlightenment—where aging is not seen as a decline, but as an opportunity for reinvention and deep fulfillment. In this community of like-minded souls, every conversation, every act of care, and every learning experience becomes a step toward living a life filled with joy, contentment, and wisdom in action.

David Gear, MHS, CSL

Following a career of more than 45 years in healthcare, David Gear spent a year completing the requirements to become a Certified Sage-ing® Leader.

As a lifelong learner with a Masters degree in Health Science, he has a passion to facilitate learning and understanding by connecting with individuals in becoming wise elders in the second half of life.

David currently holds an adjunct faculty position with the Public Health Science Department at Wichita State University. He teaches an intergenerational first-year seminar, Connecting Generations, in the Aging Studies program.

He is still learning and growing through life's transitions and challenges as he continues to reinvent himself, and is inspired to pursue wisdom and joyful living serving others to do the same.