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Finding Purpose
What is my purpose? What is my calling? How shall I invest my time, energy, and attention?
These questions arise early in adulthood, at midlife, late in life, and anytime in between. The questions seem particularly poignant for people in Act III of their lives.
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A Mini-Guide to Stress-Free Travel
As recently retired expats, my wife and I are intent on doing as much travel as possible from our new base in the Republic of Panama. Stress is a big consideration in any travel endeavor—the packing, planning and pre-plane airport chaos. We’ve discovered shortcuts to get us through TSA lines faster, and to minimize the uncertainty and irritation of modern travel. I focus on air travel here because that’s the preferred method for most people to get where they want to go beyond 500 miles.
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Generativity! We want to make a difference!
As we mature there comes an inner urge to give back, to invest in the world around us, to leave a legacy of compassion. Perhaps you have an experience to share as a survivor, a caregiver, and advocate, a volunteer. There is power and healing in a community that cares for each other. Invest your generativity in a way that makes a difference.
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Love is Here to Stay
“It’s very clear, our love is here to stay. Not for a year, but ever and a day.”
I recently saw this George and Ira Gershwin song performed for the umpteenth time in one of my favorite films ever, Gene Kelly’s “An American in Paris.”
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Shhhhhhhhhhhhhh! Silence is golden!
“Silence is maad in heuen” [made in Heaven] according to Wyclif’s Bible, 1382. A 16th century Hebrew proverb (adapted for […]
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Sticky Kisses From Grandchildren Celebrate Cancer Recovery
At one o’clock a.m. a very sleepy crew rang the doorbell and up I jumped! The kids are 21 months, 3½ years, and eight years old. I am sixty-three. It was time to celebrate!
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People Matter
Let us pay attention to people. Let us slow down and spend less. Go for walks. Go to the zoo, visit the Humane Society and walk the dogs, visit people in a nursing home or senior center, lend a hand to a friend and/or neighbor. Be thoughtful and genuine. Make calls to people and check up on them.
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Ribbons, walnuts and generativity!
Ribbons have a long history of poignant meaning both for those who wear them or tie them to a tree, and those who respond to their message.
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