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.
Relationships
September 17, 2020

Crazy old man

Think back over your lifetime to all the advice you’ve been given by parents, relatives, friends, colleagues and just about anyone you might have happened to cross paths with (did someone say, “Plastics…”?). Maybe some of it has been useful, but probably most was just…
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FitnessHealthLongevity
September 17, 2020

The USETABES

Is there anything easier than looking back and mulling over the highlights of our past—what we judge as success—and using them to judge our life today? The answer is NO—it’s like watching your favorite movie over and over. It feels good, but it doesn’t expand…
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Mastery
September 17, 2020

If I can do it…

I used to believe that if I can do it, anyone could do it. I came to realize the falsity of this statement. After all, we all have our own gifts and abilities and they might not be so easily transferrable. We must—let me emphasize…
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LongevityMasteryMeaning
September 17, 2020

The hero’s journey

Joseph Campbell wrote extensively about the hero’s journey—the perils and challenges from innocence to resolved hero. He describes the 12 stages from where the story begins in safety, his call to adventure, misgiving and the motivations and tests along the way. It is epic ordeal,…
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Meaning
September 17, 2020

I used to be…

With warm weather finally gracing us here in NJ, I have turned my full attention to my garden projects. I have been experimenting with sprouts over the last month and have met with some success. It’s not hard…seeds, sprouting tray, water…duh! I love how within…
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Meaning
September 17, 2020

Sowing seeds

With warm weather finally gracing us here in NJ, I have turned my full attention to my garden projects. I have been experimenting with sprouts over the last month and have met with some success. It’s not hard…seeds, sprouting tray, water…duh! I love how within…
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HealthRelationships
September 17, 2020

Death of a hug

I have to make a bold admission: I am a hugger. I’m not ashamed of that—it’s how I express myself (to those who are willing) to embrace in friendship. If we have learned anything from the global pandemic it’s that there is now a certainty…
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Meaning
September 17, 2020

Moments of truth

I awoke from the twilight sleep provided by the anesthesiologist. The nurse asked if I wanted some juice or water and let me know that the doctor would be in to go over the results. Blinking, I asked for some water and wondered whether the…
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