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Thoughts on the art of living
We all know introverts and extroverts. But what about the “worktrovert”? This isn’t exactly a workaholic, someone addicted to 80-hour weeks or climbing the corporate ladder in order to feel worthwhile. A worktrovert is the person who prefers the company of projects over people, who finds refuge in tasks rather than small talk. They use ...
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A memorable photo perfectly encapsulating an Oregon coast roadtrip. A poetic quote seemingly born to fuse with this image. Seeing that the author of this quote was the same person
March 23, 2024
I just turned 50. Last year as 50 was “looming” I felt a need to squeeze everything possible out of life. Like it was all downhill after my birthday. I
March 22, 2024
I was introduced to Dr. Dick Schwartz, the founder of Internal Family Systems (IFS), last year after hearing rave reviews from many people who’d worked with therapists that had studied
March 21, 2024
This got me thinking about words that start with “be” and have a positive meaning. We all appreciate our “beloved” as we want to be loved. And, if we’re doing
March 20, 2024
And yet, other than retirement and death, we have precious little in the way of rites of passage in the second half of life. MEA alum Karen Brown suggested we
March 19, 2024
This principle came to life for me through the insight of my friend and MEA alum Ben Davis, who, many years ago, helped me see the common theme in my
March 18, 2024
There is an art in living. It lies in our ability to create more joy and contentment in our everyday lives. It is something that we must cultivate and practice.
March 17, 2024
Wisdom saidI’ve been seeing it and seeing it andI’ve learned not to fear it.I have seen it comeAnd I have seen it goLike the river I have seen it stopAnd
March 16, 2024
Midlife had always loomed over me like an impending storm. It wasn’t just a milestone; it was a marker of fear and doom. Both my parents had passed away relatively
March 15, 2024
I have and I won’t be doing that again. I just read a new report from CoGenerate, What Young Leaders Want — And Don’t Want — From Older Allies. It’s
March 14, 2024
To own one’s wisdom means to have enough insight and self-awareness to see that your painful life lessons are the raw material for your future wisdom. When you own your
March 13, 2024
A recent article – “When Your Technical Skills Are Eclipsed, Your Humanity Will Matter More Than Ever” in the New York Times – amplified this message. The basic message is
March 12, 2024
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