Welcome to the X.

X as in the unique mix of decisions and experiences that will bring you meaning and joy in your next chapter. Think practical tools, a little inspiration and more than a few stories of those who’ve jumped the hurdle.
HealthMeaning
September 17, 2020

Lessons from COVID-19

There is a lot to unpack from the experience of living through a global pandemic, politics aside. I’m talking about personal experiences and lessons. The pandemic, for me, has highlighted the importance of things like: resilience and finding new ways of getting things done, preventative…
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Relationships
September 17, 2020

A perfect gift

Our society is based on the accumulation of “things”, “stuff”, “objects”, “possessions”, that in the end are nothing more than dust collectors or momentary shots of endorphins that make you feel good. I have found that the best gift is the gift of listening to…
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Meaning
September 17, 2020

Battling myself

Have you ever waged an ongoing battle within yourself? I have and am, right now. Have you ever wondered if you’re being true to your dreams, your needs? I have and am, right now. Have you ever questioned whether you are leaving the world better…
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Money
September 17, 2020

Retirement and money

Money is important, especially in the last part of life. It can provide great comfort—or great insecurity. You reach retirement and the end or reduction of your income. You’ve planned, saved, invested and you think you’re ready when a pandemic-fueled recession hits and stock market…
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Mindset
September 17, 2020

Wouldn’t it be nice?

Wouldn’t it be nice if the world was the way we wanted it? Yeah, I’d like that too. Sorry, it doesn’t work that way. Wouldn’t it be nice if we were healthy forever? Yeah, I’d like that too. Sorry, it doesn’t work that way. Wouldn’t…
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Mindset
September 17, 2020

Welcoming change

Unless we are in pain, we rarely ASK for change. It arrives like an insistent uninvited hungry guest when there’s barely enough food for one. But there it is… We have several choices: welcome it with open arms, allow it in begrudgingly or fight to…
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Mindset
September 17, 2020

The buffet

I grew up with a great appreciation for food. My mother and paternal grandmother were both amazing cooks (I’ll leave comment on my maternal grandmother for another post). I was a kid who found solace in food (especially the ones which were forbidden or restricted).…
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Stories
September 17, 2020

Lessons from the old man

My father grew up in The Great Depression. He was the eldest of three brothers and was raised by his mother. While my grandmother went out to work to support her children, she set my father as the titular head of the family who was…
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