Jack had been working as a trademark attorney ever since graduating from law school. “But honestly, I’m kind of bored with it,” he said. “I don’t want to do this

November 15, 2025

But as I read, for the second time, MEA faculty member Dacher Keltner’s “Awe: The New Science of Everyday Wonder and How It Can Transform Your Life,” I found myself

November 14, 2025

As I prepare to teach with writer Anne Lamott and her husband Neal Allen next week in Santa Fe, I’ve gotten a chance to ruminate about all the well-known guest

November 13, 2025

“God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change,the courage to change the things I can,and the wisdom to know the difference.” Simple. Timeless. Deeply American. As

November 12, 2025

One of the sweetest joys of midlife is realizing that the wisdom you’ve gathered along the way isn’t meant to be stored—it’s meant to be shared. Over the years, I’ve

November 11, 2025

As you’ll hear on my recent Midlife Chrysalis podcast episode with UC Berkeley professor Dacher Keltner, seeking awe is particularly valuable as we age. Awe right-sizes our ego while helping

November 10, 2025

This is the second article in the MEA “Hybrid Aging with Grace” series by the esteemed Dr. Walther, exploring how the last analogue generation can leverage AI for wisdom-driven innovation

November 9, 2025

The other day, my car’s audio system flashed a stern message: Watching video while driving is strictly prohibited! No ambiguity, no room for negotiation—just a firm boundary meant to keep

November 8, 2025

If so, you probably believe that profit is the byproduct of purpose, every business action has ethical consequences — “corporate karma,” long-term success depends on generosity, trust, and social contribution,

November 7, 2025

The Washington Post recently reported the results from a six-year study out of Cornell that adds compelling evidence to the idea that the most efficient route to human flourishing may

November 6, 2025

I’ve decided to reprint it here because he and his whole family (wife, four adult kids and a grandchild) came to my 65th birthday party as did Vivian Quach who

November 5, 2025

Let’s face it: the word “gerrymander” sounds like a cartoon villain anyway. And if Ward Cleaver were around today, he’d be lecturing us about fairness while Wally quietly Googled “how

November 4, 2025