One of the most profound spiritual teachers in life is Nature itself. It can teach us a great deal about the midlife transition. Being in nature can bring calmness and centeredness and a relaxation found no where else. But nature can be an amazing mirror, inspiring and teaching us.… Read the rest
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in honor of Erma Bombeck – Doing Midlife Differently
IF I HAD MY LIFE TO LIVE OVER – by Erma Bombeck
(written after she found out she was dying from cancer)
this is great advice on how to Change your life – right now- don’t wait for a diagnosis
or the ‘right time’- Do it NOW.… Read the rest
From Midlife Crisis to Midlife Transition- 5 things you can do NOW
There are several things you can do to be sure that what could be a mid-life crisis is actually an opportunity for transformation. It is not inevitable to be in ‘crisis’ and the symptoms are not all just physical.
Here are five ways you can change a crisis to an experience that is transforming:
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Midlife Ignored? -Why Do Employers Hire Younger Workers?
There’s an interesting New York Times piece on why employers prefer to hire younger workers over older workers. It’s definitely worth reading. Weighing in on the question are: Peter Cappelli of Wharton School, Alicia H. Munnell of the Center for Retirement Research, Laurence J.… Read the rest
My Personal Midlife Reinvention
Here is a sample video created as an excerpt from my keynote address: “Midlife Re-Vision”. It’s a personal story of how I chose my college major. I think there will be some midlife themes you can all relate to. The video is about seven minutes long.… Read the rest