We’ve all heard the quote, “There’s a reason your windshield is bigger than your rearview mirror; where you’re headed is more important than what you’ve left behind. For many people...
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The Signs of Purpose
One of my most treasured books is the classic Self-Renewal by John Gardner, which deals with the decay and renewal of societies, organizations, and individuals. Gardner explored the question of...
Finding Meaning in the Morning
What do caregivers need most to not only survive, but to thrive? No one ever claimed caregiving was easy, but most people don’t realize the incredible sacrifice it takes to...
Retirement Reimagined
What kind of life do you envision at 50? 60? 70? 80? 100? Will you retire? Should you retire (ever)? When is the right time to retire? What will be...
Will I Make a Passing Grade?
“To be what is called happy, one should have (1) something to live on, (2) something to live for, and (3) something to die for. The lack of one of...
The Ultimate Conversation
How to Die WellDeath is what makes life worth living. It’s true. Death gives life a deadline. It gives a timeframe to do what truly matters in life. Life and...
Can I Make My Life Count?
Every reflective person sooner or later faces certain questions. Erik Erikson taught me, early in my life, that a normal part of adult development is to ask this question: “Can...
Path to Purpose: The Call
An essential practice for recognizing your purpose is: FINDING A NAME FOR IT. THEN, PRACTICING IT. Calling is another name for purpose. Purpose Practice Time Required: Every day for one...
Unlock Your purpose (intentional small p)
I searched “find my purpose” recently and found about 1.5 billion results. It appears that many of us, post-pandemic, are seeking a purposeful life. Many of us struggle to answer...
How Shall We Live?
CAN WE GROW FROM CRISIS?How shall we live post-pandemic? Can we find positive change in this crisis – a new appreciation of life, a newfound sense of personal strength, and...
Three Steps to Unlocking Your Purpose
Why Purpose Matters“Why is it so hard to find my life purpose?” “Does it really matter?” There are many reasons. Sometimes the world’s problems just seem too big and we...
Is Purpose Spiritual?
The path of purposeful living is, ultimately, a spiritual journey. From birth onward, we are all getting older. But we are, hopefully, also growing whole – maturing spiritually. Aging belongs...