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
April 21, 2020

A fresh view of COVID-19

We had a Zoom gathering last night with two other couples and all they wanted to talk about was what the world would look like when this is over. One person was bemoaning the fact that making travel plans would be forever changed. Another spoke…
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MasteryMeaning
April 17, 2020

Creating light in the dark

When my kids were young, they adamantly demanded a night light be kept on while they slept. They, like many youngsters, were afraid of the dark. COVID-19 has cast our lives into a completely unforeseen and unexpected shadow of illness, death and fear. A darkness…
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HealthMeaning
April 16, 2020

Four letter words

Our experiences during this situation can easily invoke an emotional response that might include a four-letter word or too. Pretty normal, huh? We also have the opportunity to use a few more four-letter words while we’re working our way through this…          Kind          Help…
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Meaning
April 14, 2020

What did you do in the war?

There was a scene in the movie “Patton” where George C. Scott, as Patton addressed his men, said something to that effect to motivate them to heroic heights and purpose. When you look back on your life after this situation (I changed the term from…
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Meaning
April 12, 2020

My truth…

I want to share some truth. Since this “situation” has hit us, my sleep, for the most part, is terrible. I have stress dreams and I get up in the morning feeling exhausted. I know this is temporary. I know this will come to an…
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Meaning
April 9, 2020

One Day

One day, this will all be over and grocery store shelves will be full of toilet paper, water and hand sanitizer. One day, you’ll forget about the roiling stock market and your investment accounts will grow again. One day, you’ll look back on this experience…
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Meaning
March 31, 2020

Update from the Bunker

I hope you’re staying safe and healthy. Here are a few observations I’ve made since being on lockdown. My biggest challenge is setting time to exercise, having had to give up training sessions at the gym. I have equipment, but it’s been tough. I am…
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MeaningRelationships
March 28, 2020

You are not alone

The journey into Chapter X can feel perilous, lonely and fear-laden. After all, for the first time in decades, you have no clear path in front of you. In your work life, you knew what the goal was—it was clear. But now, it’s not about…
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