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This seems like an odd quote for the day after Labor Day, but it’s one I’ve always believed in. Work can either be a job, a career, or a calling. If we’re diligent and fortunate, it can feel as if you’ve been called by the heavens to answer your vocation. I’ve had three callings in ...
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As dear old Dad says, “If you’re not listening, you’re not learning. And, if you’re not learning, you’re not living.” How many of us – in midlife or beyond –
First up is comedian John Heffron’s suggestion that being in your 50s is like being the youngest of the old people. Therefore, freshman orientation for old age is necessary for
– Parker J. Palmer, A Hidden Wholeness: The Journey Toward an Undivided Life One of the joys of leading MEA workshops is I learn as much as I’m teaching. And,
My name is Brian Dubow, and I’m a 30-year-old graduate of Modern Elder Academy (MEA). I attended MEA in 2022, and at the time, I was the youngest person to
I encountered this beautiful made-up word several years ago when I read Dr. Rachel Remen’s (highly recommended) book, Kitchen Table Wisdom. I remember thinking it was a witty play on
In the penultimate episode of this season of Hacks, the Emmy-winning intergenerational comedy, the older comedian Deborah Vance returns to her alma mater (UC Berkeley) to receive an honorary degree.
I get daily Google Alerts on the topic of midlife and I’m getting twice as many links now as compared to two years ago which means that this topic is
It got me thinking: what does it mean to be old? And, how does one self-identify as old in an ageist society? Long ago, Bernard Baruch suggested that “old age
The evolution of female passion is the subject of a new movie and book that are quite the rage amongst our MEA alums. The book, “All Fours,” allows author Miranda
At nearly-87, Dad decided to take one of our “Cultivating Purpose” workshops with our MEA co-founder Jeff Hamaoui and master facilitator Lori Schwanbeck. One of his key lessons is that
Psst. You there. Yes you! You’re on track. You’re just where you’re supposed to be, right here, right now. Do you have these moments in life when you feel super
Amidst the current backlash to promote multiculturalism in academic and corporate institutions, the Modern Elder Academy (MEA) championed a Black Modern Elder Academy (BMEA) Week, this past June 10 –
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