Tag: Life transitions
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Between A Rock And A Hard Place
For much of my life, I experienced a tension between two worlds: the spiritual life I deeply value and the very practical necessity of earning a living. My spiritual life is the thread woven through everythingthe relationship with my guru, my years in the ashram, and my ongoing exploration of what it means to be…
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Life Changed In An Instant
Most people think the difference between those who change their lives and those who remain stuck is intelligence, discipline, or even courage. I don’t think it is. I think it is awareness. One of the concepts that changed the way I understand personal transformation is meta cognition or self reflection, the ability to think about…
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Sitting In The Alone
There is a difference between being alone and being lonely. We often treat them as the same thing, but they are not. Being alone can be uncomfortable. It can feel like something is missing, something that needs to be filled. So we reach for our phones, television, food, work, anything to keep the silence away.…
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Don’t Look Away, Each Moment Is Precious
Cycling matters to me. It is exercise, challenge, freedom and community. It has introduced me to people I might never otherwise have known. Recently, two of those people reminded me of something I would rather not think about: life can change in an instant. Wayne is 84 and has been cycling for more than 40…
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Running For My life!
I’ve been asking myself a simple question lately: Is this really a five-alarm fire? At this point in my life, I’ve learned that too many of the battles I’ve fought never needed to be fought at all. My mind can build a convincing case that I’m being threatened, dismissed, or disrespected. But the mind is…
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I’ve Run Our Of Time
I have no time to waste. I’m 72 years old, and I know I’m living in the last third of my life. That awareness has become one of my greatest gifts. We often hear people say they don’t want to die with regrets, but few live as though they truly believe their time is limited.…
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You’re Watering The Wrong Things!
Why haven’t you created the life you say you want? It’s probably not because you lack intelligence, talent, or opportunity. More often, it’s because your energy has been invested somewhere else. You don’t create your life by what you hope for. You create it by what consistently receives your attention. Imagine pouring water into a…
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No One Is Coming To Save Me
Not long ago, I found myself sitting alone at a coffee shop waiting for someone who never showed up. I had made these plans several weeks ago and had recently confirmed the meeting. As the minutes stretched on, I did what so many of us do. I replayed conversations. I searched for clues. I tried…
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I Versus We
Most people begin life focused on one thing: survival. As children, that is exactly what we are supposed to do. We need attention, affection, safety, encouragement, food, guidance, and reassurance that we matter. Healthy development begins with “I.” But maturity is supposed to move us beyond ourselves. At some point, a healthy adult begins asking…
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Can Your Really Trust Your Gut?
There comes a moment in life when what once worked no longer fits. The pressure builds quietly at first. A career that drains rather than inspires. Financial stress that never quite lets you rest. A marriage or family dynamic that feels disconnected from who you are becoming. These moments are not interruptions to life. They…