Posts Tagged ‘life purpose’

Navigating the Second Half of Life

I recently spent a weekend in Kentucky at Loose Leaf Hollow attending the Navigating the Second Half of Life retreat. I figured since I turned 60 in February and I’ve also been pondering what exactly I’d like to do with my remaining years, this was an ideal opportunity for me. The retreat center is in the…

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Distractions 101: You Can’t Win the Evolving Shell Game

You simply have to put one foot in front of the other and keep going. Put blinders on and plow right ahead. ~ George Lucas Remember the shell game? Where the ball is put under one of the three shells, the shells are shuffled and you’re to guess which shell the ball is under. Inevitability you…

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Why is Common Sense So Uncommon?

I’ve had some rather significant back issues for numerous years (started with a lumbar compression fracture at 14 while playing football) and I recently sought out a new approach to treat this ongoing ailment (a.k.a. chronic pain) from a friend’s recommendation. The guy he recommended is a Corrective Athletic Trainer and he essentially helps professional…

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Manage YOU First: Who Are YOU, Really??

“Who am I,” is the $50 million dollar existential question of all time. Of course, close to follow, with an equal amount of existential angst, is, “Why am I here?” If you know the answer to both of those questions and are also living your life in accordance, then you are most definitely in the…

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