June 26, 2025

So You Think You’re Deep? Let’s Find Out

This July 14-19, we’re inviting you to explore a new approach to designing a meaningful life. It’s called Crossroads &

So You Think You’re Deep? Let’s Find Out

June 25, 2025

Growing Whole by Alchemizing Our Polarities

In a fragmented world, true growth requires alchemizing our inner polarities. When we welcome both curiosity and wisdom, we allow

Growing Whole by Alchemizing Our Polarities

June 24, 2025

“Moral Beauty” Knows No Political Party

UC Berkeley professor and founder of the Greater Good Science Center Dacher Keltner teaches a Cultivating Awe workshop each December

“Moral Beauty” Knows No Political Party

June 23, 2025

Why I’m Thrilled to Teach with Krista Tippett Next Week

Now, to join her in guiding others through their own transitions at MEA feels like a convergence of everything I

Why I’m Thrilled to Teach with Krista Tippett Next Week

June 20, 2025

Finding Joy With Kids at Home

The Legacy We’re Buildin’We traded in sleep for the joy of buildin’,Tired eyes, full hearts—life with children.The house was chaos,

Finding Joy With Kids at Home

June 19, 2025

Science Adds Knowledge Faster Than Society Distills Wisdom

Are we on the brink of a golden age of AI technology or do we see disaster on the horizon?

Science Adds Knowledge Faster Than Society Distills Wisdom

June 18, 2025

Why Retirement Confuses Knowledge Workers

But for today’s knowledge workers—people who lead with their minds and not their muscles—retirement is no longer a clear-cut concept.

Why Retirement Confuses Knowledge Workers

June 17, 2025

I Just Realized I’m a Cartographer

While they rarely traveled, their work guided entire fleets and shaped worldviews. During Christopher Columbus’ time, barely 10% of the

I Just Realized I’m a Cartographer

June 16, 2025

70 is the new 53

But, a new Goldman Sachs report gives some intellectual heft to this premise. According to a recent comprehensive study, a

70 is the new 53

June 13, 2025

The Gift from the Sea

Since “The Gift from the Sea” is really about Lindbergh’s musings on midlife and beyond, it’s a perfect coaching companion

The Gift from the Sea

June 12, 2025

“My Husband is ‘Going Andro’ on me!”

But, I heard this term last week from an MEA alum referring to her spouse who was in the midst

“My Husband is ‘Going Andro’ on me!”

June 11, 2025

Go Make a Mistake and Be a Disappointment

Let’s flip the script.When I left the hotel business to become a “modern elder,” I was terrified. First of all,

Go Make a Mistake and Be a Disappointment