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No, not me, but Marcus Aurelius. I found this quote and wanted to share it as these words truly hit home. “When you arise in the morning, think of what a privilege it is to be alive, to think, to enjoy, to love ...” ―…

I don’t know about you, but my life as a business-owner was filled with uncertainty, constant vigilance, and a sense that I always needed to prove myself. I lived with the same stress and tension that many business owners experience. Since retirement, I’m learning to…

After getting back from our trip, I’ve got to admit, I was depleted. Between the breakneck pace of touring, hiking and then travel… I was toast. Naturally, one of my first objectives in returning home was to visit my granddaughters. The younger one, her nose…

Last month, I stopped by a Barnes & Noble store and found myself face-to-face with a book: “The Wisdom of Morrie.” You might recall Mitch Albom’s heartwarming novel, “Tuesdays With Morrie.” Well, this time, the newly released book was authored by Morrie himself and edited…

As the summer wanes, I’m turning my attention to autumn and the change of seasons. I look forward to rejoining the adult jazz ensembles and continuing my music studies.  The prospect of walking through the forest, surrounded by a blanket of red, orange, and yellow…

I’m sitting in the airport lounge, waiting for the flight back to NJ. We had a wonderful visit with our son, daughter-in-law and our granddaughter. Looking around the area, I see people bent over laptops vigorously working and here I sit, a “use-to-be”.  There was…

You might recognize today’s guest from his work as a bestselling author, philosopher, and consultant, but there's so much more to his story. James embodies the idea that resilience is at the heart of a meaningful life. Through his coaching and leadership programs, he has…

You may already be familiar with IQ (intelligence quotient) and EQ (emotional IQ), but there's another "Q" to consider: your RQ or Resilience Quotient. Resilience often goes unnoticed as it happens unconsciously, yet it's a key component of living your best life. To determine your…