A distressing truth about aging is that our deliberately developed patterns of striving and working hard – which once worked so well for building successful careers and giving our lives purpose – aren’t effective in the second half of life. In fact, these carefully cultivated practices can prevent us from finding the meaning and purpose… Continue reading Book: Strength to Strength
Tag: Aging
Retirement Productivity
Being productive in retirement can externally look a lot like doing nothing at all.
Why “Just Do It” Doesn’t Do It Anymore
I’m discovering (the hard way) that if we’ve successfully established good fitness habits during the first half of life, everything changes as we try to stay active during the second half of life. The mindset and techniques that worked to get us active when we were younger can now become ineffective or downright harmful. Previously,… Continue reading Why “Just Do It” Doesn’t Do It Anymore
A Surprise
Sometimes it takes being surprised by someone you thought you knew to realize that people do change. And knowing that we can continue to change ourselves brings both freedom and responsibility.
The Grace of Imperfection
Perfectionism can interfere with us growing into the person we’re meant to be and offering our unique gifts to the world.
Prayer: In The Hands of God
A prayer about discovering grace in the hands of God.
Falling Up After 50 