MEA’s “Life Begins at 50” Contest.

Yet, while our 40s, 50s, 60s, and beyond are filled with monumental transitions, we have no rituals to mark them. Women go through menopause. Men go through andropause. Our kids

MEA’s “Life Begins at 50” Contest.

Living Life “To The Nines.”

However, an academic white paper shows it’s actually the year before a milestone birthday when you’re most likely to initiate serious changes in your life. Although humans measure time using

Living Life “To The Nines.”

My Father. My Self.

For all kinds of reasons, we lose track of our self along the way. It may be the desire to leave our shame and stories behind. It may be the

My Father. My Self.

12 Reasons Why Life Gets Better With Age.

I’ve captured some of my thoughts on these reasons in this brief video and a quick outline of the 12 Reasons (including the epigraph that starts each chapter), which is

12 Reasons Why Life Gets Better With Age.

Going Out of Business Sale: No Returns.

Dear Chip and MEA, I thought the above title was more upbeat and would grab your attention more than the other one I’ve been doing many interviews about, namely, “I’m

Going Out of Business Sale: No Returns.

The 3 Things that Keep Us from Finding Purpose.

A definition of “come into one’s own” is “to become fulfilled.” When we come into our own, we’re expressing a maturity and an authenticity that comes from acting in integrity

The 3 Things that Keep Us from Finding Purpose.

“How Are You?”

Lately, I’ve been saying, “I’m raw and imperfect,” and that feels just right to me. It may be my answer for the rest of my life and THAT might just

“How Are You?”

To Bless the Space Between Us: 2 Gems from John O’Donohue

* “There is a quiet light that shines in every heart. It draws no attention to itself, though it is always secretly there. It is what illuminates our minds to

To Bless the Space Between Us: 2 Gems from John O’Donohue

Time to “Marie Kondo-ize” Your Knowledge

Given that MEA’s “Great Midlife Edit” is a core part of our curriculum, I was curious to read Leidy Klotz’s book “Subtract: The Untapped Science of Less.” Let me start

Time to “Marie Kondo-ize” Your Knowledge

Your Vibe Attracts Your Tribe.

Part of the reason I’ve tried to show up full of love and authenticity during this trying time is that I know it’ll be mirrored back to me.  ‍What do

Your Vibe Attracts Your Tribe.

Your Life: One Photo That Defines Each Decade.

‍This is me at 2, a cheerful little dude with light in his eyes. I don’t remember much from this period other than my life seemed to be an alchemy

Your Life: One Photo That Defines Each Decade.

The Half-Life of Life.

As a writer, it’s useful to know that the half-life of caffeine is around six hours and as an (ex)advertising copywriter I was alarmed to learn that the half-life of

The Half-Life of Life.