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.
Meaning
September 1, 2020

Youth is wasted on the young

My father loved his quotes—he slung them like an army cook filling plates at chow time. George Bernard Shaw’s quote that “Youth is wasted on the young” was one of his favorites. While my eyes never got stuck in place from all the eye-rolling, his…
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Meaning
August 30, 2020

A thought about mental health

Nothing illuminates the dire state of our mental health issues like the “anti-maskers”. They are evidently suffering from some disorder or disruption in their thought processes. They seem to share a certain level of anger, resentment and attitude that is beyond rational explanation. They also…
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Mastery
June 25, 2020

Disruption leads to discovery…IF

Disruption leads to discovery IF you’re open-minded. Disruption leads to discovery IF you’re willing to observe and learn. Disruption leads to discovery IF you’re able to take in new information and cast off old thinking. Discovery leads to new ideas. Discovery leads to a growth…
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Meaning
June 22, 2020

Whiplash

Whiplash: injury caused by a severe jerk to the head. It’s fair to say we are experiencing collective whiplash. Life has changed and perhaps in ways that we cannot even imagine yet. It’s also fair to say that most humans love routine and hate change.…
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Meaning
June 21, 2020

Looking for Volunteers

One of the biggest challenges of writing is that you sometimes wind up in an echo chamber of your own thoughts. That being said, I am looking for SIX volunteers to meet at a mutually agreed upon date and time via Zoom for a conversation.…
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Meaning
June 20, 2020

Awareness

You cannot turn on the news today without being reminded of acts of racial injustice. Hopefully, this awareness can help us become more mindful of our thoughts, words and actions and how we can improve and grow. In Chapter X, our inner awareness of our…
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Relationships
June 17, 2020

Problem Solving

Have you ever watched someone fixing or working on something and you had a sudden urge to offer your opinion? Have you ever had a conversation with a spouse or significant other who was explaining a problem or situation and you offered your unsolicited advice?…
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Mastery
June 13, 2020

Inner voice

We all have an inner voice: it has followed us from our earliest thoughts. It tells us that eating a sleeve of Oreo’s is ok. It screams at us when we screw up. It reminds us, unceasingly of all the “should’s”. It tells us we…
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