Welcome to the X.

Busting out of our comfort zones and opening our eyes up to possibilities takes work. And when it comes to work, we have to see the payoff before we’re willing to actually put in the time and effort.  But there’s never been a better time…

I joined a friend for a winter walk the other day (appropriately distanced, of course). On our way, he asked me about my transition and I shared a few of my trepidations as I ease into my next one. He’s been retired for a year…

As I enter my next chapter, there are habits and behaviors I've continued, even though I no longer have to... For example, shaving. I don’t know anyone who relishes scraping a blade across your face. As a young teen, I can remember the tiniest shading…

As I have previously put out to the members of our community, I am asking for help in building our base. Therefore, I am asking for suggestions or ideas. For example: I am looking for opportunities to speak (either in person or via Zoom) about…

Mindfulness is the act of observing and accepting things just as they are, be it our thoughts, emotions, bodily sensations, or the world around us. But why be mindful?  The more mindful we are, the more positive emotions we tend to experience. Recently, while I…

In a recent podcast, I interviewed Anna Hall and Bern Terry, founders of The Purpose Equation. During our conversation, Anna and Bern talked about their program and its value to those looking to find their true purpose. The idea of finding one’s true purpose is…

Many years ago, I read an interesting article that demonstrated the need for a business to reinvent itself before it reaches the crest of growth. Imagine the sloping graph from bottom to top and then back to the bottom. According to the article, if they…

We all have moments in life when fear takes over and we react in ways that serve to protect ourselves. For example, have you ever been in a tall building or high on a mountain and looked down? The lurch in your stomach is telling…