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
Teaching Through Story: How Parables Awaken the Heart
Stories linger long after lessons fade. Teaching through story — whether it’s the parable of the burning house or the gentle story of the cracked pot — gives awakening a human shape, carrying wisdom straight to the heart in a way instructions alone often cannot.
The Parable of the Lost Key: Seeing Through Illusion and Finding What Matters
So many of us search for answers outside ourselves, certain there’s a missing piece somewhere just out of reach. The parable of the lost key—an old story rooted in so many spiritual traditions—invites us to question what’s real, what’s illusion, and where true belonging might quietly be found.
Why Zen Stories Speak in Paradox: The Wisdom Behind the Empty Cup
If you’ve ever puzzled over a Zen story—a teacher shouting, a student left in silence—you’re not alone. Why does Zen use paradox to offer its teachings? This is less about answers, and more about waking up to life as it is.