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: Change
A New Season
For a while now, I’ve felt like I’m entering a new season of life. The past year has been a reflective time. A season to explore, read, research, and learn. I’ve written posts about the topics that have intrigued me and drawn me into more profound thought: As summer settles in, I sense that introspection… Continue reading A New Season
Resurrection and Transformation
Transformation is necessary to move to our second half of life effectively. And Eastertide provides an opportunity to consider what to leave behind to make room for new things to grow.
Choosing Discomfort
We must learn to be ok with some discomfort if we want our lives to change.
Staying Attentive To How We Spend Our Time
Ash Wednesday prompts us to reexamine how we spend our time, money, and energy. Are our actions in line with our priorities?
Staying Awake During Lent
The liturgical season of Lent begins next week. In the Catholic Church, Lent consists of forty days stretching from Ash Wednesday to Holy Thursday (the start of the Triduum, which culminates in Easter Sunday). This season is based on the forty days that Jesus spent fasting and praying in the desert, preparing for the start… Continue reading Staying Awake During Lent
Consider This Before You Abandon Your New Year’s Resolution
A lot of people abandon their New Year’s resolutions early in the year. But here are a few things to consider before making a final decision.
Never Be Ready
God picks unexpected times to get me a message that I can’t ignore. My mind was on my grocery list, but the lyrics of a song made me pay attention to what I had been feeling.
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.
September Instead of January
Although we usually think of January as the time for new beginnings and resolutions, the autumn change of season may be beckoning you to initiate some changes now.
Falling Up After 50 