Time, Change, and the Art of Letting Go

Change is one of life’s few certainties—yet it can be difficult to navigate. This reflective half-day course explores how philosophers and wisdom traditions have understood impermanence, transition, and the passage of time. Drawing on insights from thinkers like Heraclitus, the Buddha, and Heidegger, participants consider how to live more peacefully with change and cultivate a sense of continuity amid life’s shifts. Through writing, discussion, and contemplative practice, we explore letting go not as loss, but as growth.

Suggested Reading: Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals by Oliver Burkeman

Info: We begin with reflections on the nature of time and change through thinkers like Heraclitus (“everything flows”) and Buddhist ideas on impermanence. Through a mix of presentation, journaling, and group discussion, participants explore how these concepts shape our relationship to aging, transition, and personal growth.

Info: The second half includes a short reading from Heidegger and an exercise on identifying areas of resistance to change. Participants take part in a guided contemplative practice on letting go—not as loss, but as transformation. We end with reflections and optional sharing of personal insights.

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