Welcome to the X.

I took a walk. My mind swimming with the news, with work, with all the chattering of my over-filled brain. I was alone. No phone—no music. Just me and the trees and whatever small (or large) animals occupied the surrounding woods. Just me and the…

I’m reading David Brooks’ book “The Second Mountain”, which I have to say should be required reading. The section where he discusses joy vs. happiness got me thinking. I went to bed pondering those two words to find an example that would make it real…

There is little doubt that life in Chapter X requires new and expanded thinking. While certain traits and habits can be important, helpful and in some cases necessary to navigate life after work, some can be downright disastrous. Think about some of the characteristics of…

I was listening to the podcast No Stupid Questions with Stephen Dubner (Freakonomics) and Angela Duckworth (Grit)—Episode 20 to be exact—when Voltaire’s quote from Candide was thrown down. “We must take care of our garden.” They offered their thoughts about man’s (taken in the non-gender…

Nothing is static unless you have been encased in amber. We evolve from infancy—from incapable humans to educated, able and responsible adults. Just as we learn to crawl then walk, so too are we able to learn, grow and become more today than we were…

No, I don’t mean, physical location—we’re talking about your state of mind, your state of being. According to the research, your health can be negatively impacted if your state of mind is negative, depressed, sad, despondent, lost or without purpose. Here’s a link to a…

Transitions, whether global or personal, can bring feelings of dread, uncertainty and fear. It’s like walking on eggshells, waiting for something to happen. It’s far from comfortable. In fact, you can even feel it on your skin, that certain unease. Try releasing your breath. Take…