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In a recent exchange with a member of the Chapter X community, he wrote: “I was a good-fielding shortstop as a kid, but I couldn’t hit the curveball which ended my ‘career.’” It’s the curveballs in life that buckle the knees and freeze the spine—until…

We never know how much time we have left on this earth. Why not do everything we can to make the most of it? That’s how today’s guest approaches each day.  Norman Sherman worked his way up through the corporate world of advertising to achieve…

The other day I wrote about the shift in perspective at my disappointment of not having a clear Berkshire sky to bathe me in starlight. In case you missed it, I noted that while I didn’t get to experience a breath-taking star show, I did…

Everything has its balancing opposite—the pluses and the minuses of every situation. The stop and the go; the yes and the no. We’re faced with this constant onslaught of decisions. But when it comes down to it, our hardwired belief structure makes the ultimate decisions,…

Let's explore the topic of self-awareness in a slightly different way. For instance, we all have our unique preferences, likes, dislikes, attractions, and revulsions. In a food sense, I am attracted to clean, healthy foods and good pastrami. While that might make no sense, it’s…

Throughout our careers, we find meaning and external affirmation in the work we do. We’re contained in a reliable groove for the majority of our adult lives, that is until we hit retirement. Today’s guest explains why you might find yourself knocked off your center…

This week my wife and I traveled to western Massachusetts for a little change of scenery. Our place is tucked away in the woods; my idea of peace. As the locale is rural, there is virtually no light pollution obstructing the nighttime sky views. I…

One of the biggest challenges of aging is health concerns. Of course, the ultimate end is rarely attractive, but it’s the time between now and then that should capture our attention. The data is clear: staying active (both physically, mentally and spiritually) affects how we…