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As Ashley Evancho, a 32-year-old financial-services professional in suburban Buffalo, illustrates in this NPR story, she and her husband chose to have one child and stop there, in part because it allowed a balanced life.But zoom out, and this simple choice adds up. Across the U.S. and many other nations, birthrates have dipped to historic ...
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As Ashley Evancho, a 32-year-old financial-services professional in suburban Buffalo, illustrates in this NPR story, she and her husband chose to have one child and stop there, in part because
November 18, 2025
A new white paper, Humans Peak in Midlife: A Combined Cognitive and Personality Trait Perspective, offers a surprise: you’re not over the hill at 50. According to researchers Gignac &
November 17, 2025
I am not sure anyone can understand the magic of MEA until they experience it themselves. It’s the hospitality, the campus, and the sincere commitment to the curriculum. I had
November 16, 2025
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
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