Reignite Your Purpose: reconnecting with purpose for a fulfilling life
- La Xixa
- May 12
- 2 min read
From November 2024 to October 2026, five organizations across Europe are collaborating on Reignite Your Purpose, a project aimed at strengthening the emotional well-being of older adults, combating unwanted loneliness, and opening new possibilities for connection and social participation.
How? Through an innovative combination of methodologies such as Positive Psychology, Theatre of the Oppressed, and Action Learning, we design training experiences that help reignite a sense of purpose and motivation in the retirement stage of life.
✨ Bodies that speak, memories that blossom
On February 7, at the Casal de Gent Gran La Palmera in Barcelona, we experienced a unique and moving session with a group of older adults, as part of the European project Reignite Your Purpose.
Through theatre, movement, and dialogue, we explored what brings us joy, purpose, and connection. What stopped us from fulfilling certain dreams? What activities make us feel alive today? How can we give new meaning to the past from the present?
The session was a blend of active listening, shared reflection, and body expression. Dancing, memories, emotions... and laughter too. We talked about flamenco, playing cards, Nordic walking, and healing memories.
🌟 Learn more about our project!
💡 Why do we do this?
Many older adults, for various reasons, experience involuntary isolation, social disconnection, and a loss of motivation. Reignite Your Purpose was created to support them in building new networks, rediscovering their talents, and reaffirming their active role in the community.
🎭 What do we offer?
The project includes:
Positive Psychology workshops to promote emotional well-being and resilience.
Theatre labs based on Theatre of the Oppressed to explore desires, fears, and life purposes.
Group learning sessions to identify skills, generate ideas, and build collaborative networks.
Training of trainers, ensuring the sustainability and replicability of the programme.
🌱 What impact do we expect?
Older adults with increased self-esteem, motivation, and a sense of purpose.
More inclusive communities that value the voice and experience of older people.
Replicable educational tools that can inspire other active ageing initiatives across Europe.
🤝 Who is involved?
BICC Sandanski (Bulgaria)
Elan Interculturel (Francia)
E-Seniors (Francia)
Fundacja Zdrowia i Rozwoju Czlowieka (Polonia)
Inova Aspire (Países Bajos)
La Xixa Teatre (España)
This project is co-funded by the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union.*
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If any of this resonates with you and sparks your curiosity and interest, don’t hesitate to follow La Xixa Teatre on social media (IG: @laxixat; FB & X: @laxixateatre) and the hashtags #ReigniteYourPurpose #ErasmusPlus #ActiveAging to discover more about our activities and how to join.
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*The views and opinions expressed are solely those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor the EACEA can be held responsible for them.
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