Meaning
June 20, 2024

The Awakened Man

When we find something that drives us forward, life takes on new meaning and fulfillment. But true fulfillment isn’t just about traditional success—it’s about discovering joy and purpose in our everyday experiences. Today, we explore this path with a guest whose resilience and purpose have…
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June 15, 2024

Savoring Parker Palmer

You might remember that several years ago, I had the immense privilege of having Parker Palmer on the podcast. I’d been a fan of his writing for many years and having him on for the conversation was a lifetime highlight. I copied the following from…
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June 13, 2024

7 Keys to Awakening Purpose and Joy as You Age

Ever had a friend recommend a book that completely captivated you? That's exactly what happened to me. My friend Bob suggested this book written by a college acquaintance of his, and I decided to grab a copy.  As I flipped through the pages, I found…
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June 11, 2024

A Shift in Thinking

I have been carrying around the desire to get a master's degree for as long as I can remember. Both my father and uncle were dissertations shy of their PhDs, and I had only achieved a bachelor's degree. Even after getting my CPA certificate, I…
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June 8, 2024

The Cost of Kindness

I watched a video in which someone asked the question, “What’s the cost of kindness?” The answer came back, “Being kind doesn’t cost a thing!” The reality is, showing kindness pays the greatest dividends to both parties. In our world, where there are such divisions…
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June 4, 2024

Curating Energy

I don’t know about you, but I know that I don’t have the stamina I used tohave. I mean, I can easily recall my days as an accountant (yes, many, many years ago), working 18 hour days without a problem. Not that I’d want to,…
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June 1, 2024

Turn the Problem Around

Recently, I had a conversation with a friend who, while knowing he doesn’t want to retire, does want to slow down. He listed the tasks he no longer has passion for and would love to remove from his workload. I asked him whether he’d ever…
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Meaning
May 28, 2024

If Not Now….When?

Ok, so I’ve co-opted a biblical quote—sue me. But Rabbi Hillel’s quote goes deeper and perhaps to the heart of Chapter X: "If I am not for myself, who will be for me? If I am not for others, what am I? And if not…
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