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Thoughts on the art of living
I watched a film recently, Come See Me in the Good Light, that had me crying and laughing. It reminded me of my tenacity and grace when it comes to my own cancer journey. It’s worth a watch whether you have cancer or not, as trying to contextualize and come to terms with a terminal ...
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I watched a film recently, Come See Me in the Good Light, that had me crying and laughing. It reminded me of my tenacity and grace when it comes to
December 5, 2025
That paradox is at the heart of Ruthie Foster’s beautiful song “Mileage.” She sings about the quiet depth that comes from the miles we’ve lived—the heartbreaks, the reinventions, the unexpected
December 4, 2025
Ironically, for so many of us, this is when our U-curve of Happiness and crystalized intelligence are hockey-sticking. So why do the world’s expectations narrow while our potential is quietly
December 3, 2025
The data is so clear on this. Among adults 65+ in the U.S., a much larger share of women are single (nearly 49%) than men (about 21%), according to Pew
December 2, 2025
The NYT article “Introvert Longevity Tips” argues that introverts face a unique tension in old age: we’re biologically wired to crave solitude and depth. But the body and mind also
December 1, 2025
Lori is one of our beloved and insightful guest faculty members whose upcoming workshop, Vital Signs: Cultivating a Flourishing Life, Jan 4-8 in Santa Fe is a perfect way to
November 29, 2025
Once upon a time a group of American tourists decided to go trekking (hiking) in Nepal. They went there because Nepal has the highest mountains and the lowest valleys in
November 28, 2025
Happy Thanksgiving! On a day when we give gifts, I wanted to offer you some poetic truth from one of MEA’s most popular in-house workshop facilitators, DL. Here’s a 7-second
November 27, 2025
At the end of the first part of my story (yesterday), I had just arrived at the clear waters of Lake Huami. I could see all the way to the
November 26, 2025
I’ve recently retired, which has taken me through unknown and sometimes challenging terrain. I’ve learned a lot in the process—most importantly, that a map would have been really helpful! However,
November 25, 2025
Recently, I’ve started to wonder how my experience of life would change if I embraced aging as an invitation to radical openness. I’m not talking about simply becoming more open-minded,
November 24, 2025
Decades ago, by his mid-20s, Neil Comins had established himself as a theoretical astrophysicist. In his early 40s, he and his wife were raising children and fielding the questions of
November 23, 2025
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