Aldridge Sofia
Location: Asheville, North Carolina
Sofia Aldridge is a senior mindfulness teacher and wellness writer with a heart-centered approach to aging, compassion, and self-care.
Experience
With more than 30 years of personal practice and 20 years of teaching experience, Sofia guides others in cultivating inner warmth, balance, and kindness. Her work often speaks to women in midlife and beyond, offering tools for graceful aging and emotional clarity.
Education
Certified MBSR Instructor (UMass Center for Mindfulness)
B.A. in Holistic Health Studies, Prescott College
Posts
Virtues of Enlightened Beings: Living with Forgiveness and Right Action
In the rush of daily decisions and the tender weight of old regrets, the virtues of enlightened beings—like forgiveness, compassion, and moral clarity—can feel distant or unattainable.
Right Action and Right Livelihood: Weaving Virtue Into Everyday Decisions
There are moments when you wonder if your actions truly reflect your deepest values. Right action and right livelihood aren’t distant ideals—they are lived, felt, and sometimes doubted in the ordinary choices of each day.
Truth as Your Inner Compass: Building Character in Everyday Life
There are days when your decisions swirl with doubt, and your center feels far away. Truth as an inner compass isn’t about having all the answers—it’s about trusting the quiet, steady guide beneath the clamor.
When the Ego Tries to Protect Us: Recognizing Its Signals and Touching Our True Self
There are moments when the familiar voice in your head grows sharp or judgmental, quietly insisting you’re not enough—or perhaps too much. This is often the ego’s way of trying to shield us from hurt. Understanding ego as a protective mechanism opens gentle pathways back to our deeper essence.
Clarity of Direction Spiritually: Listening for What’s True When You’re Pulled in Many Ways
There are moments when the yearning for clarity of direction spiritually can ache like a quiet longing inside you—especially when life presents too many paths or no definite path at all. You are not alone in wanting to choose what feels right, rather than just what’s familiar or expected.
Responsibility for Your Energy: Living True to Your Values Even When It’s Hard
There are days when your spirit feels low and your patience runs thin, yet the world still asks so much of you. In those moments, responsibility for your energy is not about being perfect—it’s about honoring your truth, gently, even as you navigate imperfect days.