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Second Life Academy

The Second Life Academy is a self-development resource platform offering a curriculum of ideas and collaborative experiences for adults seeking to rediscover purpose and meaning in the second half of life.

“Thoroughly unprepared we take the step into the afternoon of life.— Carl Jung  

Mission

Inspired by Carl Jung’s observation that we lack preparation for the challenges and opportunities of midlife and beyond, the Second Life Academy offers individuals the tools they need to navigate this significant transition with intentionality. One-on-one and small group experiences draw on the ideas of Jung, Frankl, Emerson, and other sources of genuine wisdom from all cultures and eras. 

Model

Second Life Academy offers adaptable methods for self-discovery and personal growth. Our integrated curriculum blends study of ideas with experiential learning, counseling, mentorship, and a wide variety of creative projects. With a focus on mental health and well-being, our supportive community offers a collaborative environment for individuals to explore their passions, address challenges, and embrace new opportunities.

Benefits

The meaning of our new longevity must be bound together with the refinement and sharing of the life-enhancing resource we call wisdom. What wisdom have we acquired thus far—how can we harvest it—and then how do we share it for the benefit of others? These questions help us to take advantage of the unique opportunities that emerge for personal growth and community engagement at midlife and beyond.

“A human being would certainly not grow to be seventy or eighty years old if this longevity had no meaning for the species to which he belongs.” — Carl Jung