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Tornstam coined the term “gerotranscendence” to describe a natural evolution of aging—not decline, but expansion. Not narrowing, but deepening. In his view, as we grow older, we have the potential to move from a materialistic, achievement-oriented worldview to something more cosmic, more transcendent, more… soulful. In other words: what if aging isn’t about loss, but ...
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Here’s a timely thought from my friend Rebecca in Baja, “Time is one of the great illusions: we think we’re running out of it or we have all the time
August 27, 2024
I recently wrote a blog post about my history with San Francisco politicians, so I felt some fatherly pride seeing two of my mentees – Gavin Newsom and Lateefah Simon
August 26, 2024
Stories are powerful. So now that my new company, OpenWater has opened to the public, and my next career chapter begins, I want to share a story with you. This
August 25, 2024
One of the biggest assets to have in midlife is humor. I started writing humor in my 40’s as a way to help me make sense of the world. I
August 24, 2024
(And, very important new note: my urologic oncologist called me midday yesterday to say that the data he gave me was twenty years old and researched some new data that
August 23, 2024
I’d broken my ankle at a bachelor party and hadn’t noticed the cut on my leg. I went septic in Montana and was put on a strong antibiotic. It marginally
August 22, 2024
As dear old Dad says, “If you’re not listening, you’re not learning. And, if you’re not learning, you’re not living.” How many of us – in midlife or beyond –
August 21, 2024
First up is comedian John Heffron’s suggestion that being in your 50s is like being the youngest of the old people. Therefore, freshman orientation for old age is necessary for
August 20, 2024
– Parker J. Palmer, A Hidden Wholeness: The Journey Toward an Undivided Life One of the joys of leading MEA workshops is I learn as much as I’m teaching. And,
August 19, 2024
My name is Brian Dubow, and I’m a 30-year-old graduate of Modern Elder Academy (MEA). I attended MEA in 2022, and at the time, I was the youngest person to
August 19, 2024
I encountered this beautiful made-up word several years ago when I read Dr. Rachel Remen’s (highly recommended) book, Kitchen Table Wisdom. I remember thinking it was a witty play on
August 18, 2024
In the penultimate episode of this season of Hacks, the Emmy-winning intergenerational comedy, the older comedian Deborah Vance returns to her alma mater (UC Berkeley) to receive an honorary degree.
August 16, 2024
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