Come See Me in the Good Light

I watched a film recently, Come See Me in the Good Light, that had me crying and laughing. It reminded

Chip Conley

December 5, 2025

Come See Me in the Good Light

MILEAGE: Midlife Is Living Every Adventure, Growing Exponentially

That paradox is at the heart of Ruthie Foster’s beautiful song “Mileage.” She sings about the quiet depth that comes

Chip Conley

December 4, 2025

MILEAGE: Midlife Is Living Every Adventure, Growing Exponentially

Do You Want a Speed Limit from 55-65?

Ironically, for so many of us, this is when our U-curve of Happiness and crystalized intelligence are hockey-sticking. So why

Chip Conley

December 3, 2025

Do You Want a Speed Limit from 55-65?

Golden Girls, Here We Come

The data is so clear on this. Among adults 65+ in the U.S., a much larger share of women are

Chip Conley

December 2, 2025

Golden Girls, Here We Come

Quiet Strength, Quiet Risk: Introverts and the Longevity Question

The NYT article “Introvert Longevity Tips” argues that introverts face a unique tension in old age: we’re biologically wired to

Chip Conley

December 1, 2025

Quiet Strength, Quiet Risk: Introverts and the Longevity Question

Guest Post: What Are Your Vital Signs?

Lori is one of our beloved and insightful guest faculty members whose upcoming workshop, Vital Signs: Cultivating a Flourishing Life,

Lori Schwanbeck

November 29, 2025

Guest Post: What Are Your Vital Signs?

Guest Post: Letting Our Souls Catch Up With Us (on Shabbat)

Once upon a time a group of American tourists decided to go trekking (hiking) in Nepal.  They went there because

Daniel Gropper

November 28, 2025

Guest Post: Letting Our Souls Catch Up With Us (on Shabbat)

Guest Post: Midlife in the City

Happy Thanksgiving! On a day when we give gifts, I wanted to offer you some poetic truth from one of

Daniel Landes

November 27, 2025

Guest Post: Midlife in the City

Guest Post: My Unexpected Map of Retirement: Part 2: Navigating Lake Huami

At the end of the first part of my story (yesterday), I had just arrived at the clear waters of

Johnathon Pape

November 26, 2025

Guest Post: My Unexpected Map of Retirement: Part 2: Navigating Lake Huami

Guest Post: My Unexpected Map of Retirement: Part 1: How the Hell Did I Get Here?

I’ve recently retired, which has taken me through unknown and sometimes challenging terrain. I’ve learned a lot in the process—most

Johnathon Pape

November 25, 2025

Guest Post: My Unexpected Map of Retirement: Part 1: How the Hell Did I Get Here?

Guest Post: The Art of Dismantling Fear

Recently, I’ve started to wonder how my experience of life would change if I embraced aging as an invitation to

Jennifer Wade

November 24, 2025

Guest Post: The Art of Dismantling Fear

Guest Post: The Midlife “What If?

Decades ago, by his mid-20s, Neil Comins had established himself as a theoretical astrophysicist. In his early 40s, he and

Deborah Heiser

November 23, 2025

Guest Post: The Midlife “What If?