“This Too Shall Pass”

“This too shall pass” is a profound reminder of life’s transient nature. It’s a perfect reminder that, if 2024 was

Chip Conley

January 1, 2025

“This Too Shall Pass”

Threshold Moment

As a young father, I struggled to balance my work and family life. Growing up, I saw parents who were

Daniel Landes

December 27, 2024

Threshold Moment

The Imaginal World

I have been talking about imaginal cells in transitions for years now. It was an idea seeded in my mind

Jeff Hamaoui

December 26, 2024

The Imaginal World

The Liminal Space of Midlife

The word liminal comes from the Latin word “limin,” which means threshold.It is the space between what wasand what will

Jennifer McCloskey

December 24, 2024

The Liminal Space of Midlife

Rebecca Solnit on the Butterfly

I’ve had the pleasure of meeting writer Rebecca Solnit on a couple of occasions in San Francisco and love her

Chip Conley

September 6, 2024

Rebecca Solnit on the Butterfly

Navigating Life’s Transitions: The Schmutz Factor

Life’s transitions are as diverse as they are inevitable, challenging our identity and testing our character. Whether deliberate or unexpected,

Tierney Powers

August 3, 2024

Navigating Life’s Transitions: The Schmutz Factor

“This Isn’t Working For Me, But I’m Doing It So Well”

She was young, no more than late 30s, but she was hardened. I could feel passion underneath the surface, but

Chip Conley

July 16, 2024

“This Isn’t Working For Me, But I’m Doing It So Well”

My “Hell Yes!” Moment Didn’t Happen Overnight

The answer to Chip’s blog post “Are You Better Off Happy & Single Than Unhappy & Married?” is now a

Denise Vedder

July 3, 2024

My “Hell Yes!” Moment Didn’t Happen Overnight

The Future is Uncertain. Own it!

Having reconnected with my purpose at MEA in 2023, I began to look at the uncertainty that seems to have

Peter Ehmke

June 29, 2024

The Future is Uncertain. Own it!

How Are You Growing Your TQ (Transitional Intelligence)?

All these years later, I’ve learned that mastering transitions may be one of our most important modern skills. Our lives

Chip Conley

June 17, 2024

How Are You Growing Your TQ (Transitional Intelligence)?

What’s Your “Plan BE” in Rough Seas?

An early morning start would help me and 298 other swimmers avoid strong winds and currents. I also had plenty

Lisa Nirell

May 24, 2024

What’s Your “Plan BE” in Rough Seas?

Embracing the Uncomfortable: Finding Freedom in Life’s Transitions

We’re glad to bring him back to Baja July 1-6 with Renewing Purpose: Modern Rituals to Navigate Life’s Transitions. How can

Day Schildkret

May 12, 2024

Embracing the Uncomfortable: Finding Freedom in Life’s Transitions