While it scarcely feels like it, nine months have passed since I officially retired from my job and entered this unique space of time. With three months to go in a one-year “timeout,” I am well aware of the passing of time. And, I’ve learned a few unexpected lessons about taking a timeout that may…
But no extraordinary journey is linear. In reality, the middle is extraordinarily volatile — a continuous sequence of ups and downs, flush with uncertainty and struggle. Scott Belsky, “The Messy Middle” Sitting square in the middle of life is surprisingly messy. I thought I would have it figured out by now — and perhaps some people do….
Setting up a midlife timeout can be a great way to navigate the many changes of middle adulthood. Brené Brown defines midlife as the “unraveling” time. Brown says, “The truth is that the midlife unraveling is a series of painful nudges strung together by low-grade anxiety and depression, quiet desperation, and an insidious loss of…
It’s not enough to be busy, so are the ants. The question is, what are we busy about? Henry David Thoreau I have been giving much thought to the rhythm of my life. With a less structured schedule, I am blessed to create my own calendar for many of my days. I have responsibilities and…
I reflected on living well as I said goodbye to an incredible friend three years ago this month. And the experience challenged me like no other to think about our purpose here on earth. She was full of life My friend was young, not yet 50, yet the words that resonated most with me as…