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.
Meaning
June 22, 2020

Whiplash

Whiplash: injury caused by a severe jerk to the head. It’s fair to say we are experiencing collective whiplash. Life has changed and perhaps in ways that we cannot even imagine yet. It’s also fair to say that most humans love routine and hate change.…
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Meaning
June 21, 2020

Looking for Volunteers

One of the biggest challenges of writing is that you sometimes wind up in an echo chamber of your own thoughts. That being said, I am looking for SIX volunteers to meet at a mutually agreed upon date and time via Zoom for a conversation.…
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Meaning
June 20, 2020

Awareness

You cannot turn on the news today without being reminded of acts of racial injustice. Hopefully, this awareness can help us become more mindful of our thoughts, words and actions and how we can improve and grow. In Chapter X, our inner awareness of our…
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MeaningRelationships
June 6, 2020

History—from the inside out

We are a part of history. In the global sense, we share a period of time that could be highlighted by political warring, global warming, international strife, terrorism, mass shootings, the 24-hour news cycle and now COVID-19. We are in most cases, bystanders, rubberneckers and…
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Meaning
May 31, 2020

Admission

I try to write every day to share ideas and thoughts—and hope that it gives something of value. There are days when my ideas tumble out of my head unhindered and other days, like today, where I struggle. I ask myself whether what I write…
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HealthMeaning
May 26, 2020

Of self-doubt, self-aggression and self-pity

The first is ok…we’re allowed to doubt our capabilities, our abilities, our knowledge. It’s actually a good way of testing ourselves and what we know or believe. Self-aggression—the act of beating yourself up—is not ok! Self-pity also falls into the category of a no-no. While…
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HealthMeaning
May 23, 2020

News flash!

Pay attention…hot news coming over the wire! We are all going to die! Are you going to make the time remaining purposeful, fulfilling and filled with meaning? OR are you going to spend your life in regret, depression and in a state of wasting? It…
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LongevityMeaning
May 21, 2020

Who am I, if I am not my job?

I hear this a lot from men who are facing retirement. It’s a deep question of self-identity. During work life where everything you do is pretty much centered around your career, business, occupation, job, gig, title…it’s simple: You are your job! But if you step…
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