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.
MeaningRelationships
May 19, 2020

A Hand Up…

On Saturday, I sent out a post that I had “hit the wall.” I wrestled with sending it—not sure if it would be read with lots of discomfort or negativity. I fought the urge to dump it into the virtual trashcan and not share how…
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Meaning
May 16, 2020

I hit the wall…

I admit it. I am having a rough time right now. I feel drowning in people’s fears and despair. Yes, I know it’s not mine to own, hold, keep, cleave or possess. But right now, I’m feelin’ it. I hit the rowing machine hard this…
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MasteryMeaning
May 14, 2020

Who are you NOW?

Who were you before this situation impacted your everyday life? Who are you now? In what ways have you changed? What have you noticed about yourself? We are all experiencing our own level of fear, grief, anxiety and concern: for ourselves, our families, our friends…
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HealthMeaning
May 10, 2020

Wash your hands and clear your head

Are you overloaded with “news reports”? Overwhelmed by the doom and gloom? Seeing COVID germs lurking in every corner? No, I am not poking fun at the dire situation in which we’ve found ourselves. My hope is that you can extract yourself from the mental…
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Meaning
May 9, 2020

I’ll tell you when it’s time to panic

Not now…. Now is the time to test your mettle, your resilience and your creativity. Now is the time to go inside yourself and find strength. Now is the time to appreciate what’s been lost (and I don’t mean stock market value) and how you…
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Meaning
May 5, 2020

Doing vs. being

During this current crisis, we are faced with unwanted change. We are being forced—by law and reason—to self-quarantine away from others. Talk about a new world! My hope is that you can take something from this experience that is positive. We are so used to…
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Meaning
May 2, 2020

Three books

Can you name the three most influential books you’ve ever read? Here’s mine:          Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl          Benjamin Franklin’s Autobiography          The Razor’s Edge by Somerset Maugham Each book shares great wisdom and a deep connection to our values and…
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Meaning
April 30, 2020

Changing the conversation

You don’t have to look too hard to read about who’s to blame for the state we’re in. I even saw someone on social media blame Bill Clinton! For sure, that might be taking blame a bit too far; at least if we’re talking about…
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