Threshold Moment
As a young father, I struggled to balance my work and family life. Growing up, I saw parents who were present and engaged with their children, and I knew that’s
The Imaginal World
I have been talking about imaginal cells in transitions for years now. It was an idea seeded in my mind by my friend and designer James Parr. James explained how
Searching and Then
In grade school, he was told, “You need to have a purpose.” So, he looked for it behind the swings while everyone was playing and in the eaves of the
The Liminal Space of Midlife
The word liminal comes from the Latin word “limin,” which means threshold.It is the space between what wasand what will be.It is fluid, uncertain, and sacred.Suspended in time,It is where
Is Invisibility Your Midlife Superpower?
When people are asked which superhero power they’d most like to possess – to fly or to be invisible – it turns out the majority dream of invisibility. What’s more,
A Destination Journey Through Life
As we go and grow through life we are faced with ever increasing challenges, each of which requires greater consciousness and more clarity. After mastering the stages of teething, separation,
Edge of Wisdom
Chip Conley in his book, “Wisdom at Work”, says that “we age in public, but our true gifts are often private”. I’ve pondered on this statement and got a profound
Dick Van Dyke, You’ve Got All Our Love
Thanks to the dozens of you who sent me this heartwarming video of Dick and Coldplay’s Chris Martin exploring the concept of love and showing that Mr. Van Dyke, at
Are You a Bug on the Windshield of Life?
Are you a participant or a spectator of life? Do you ride your age like a trusty horse or do you flagellate your partner (your body) such that it lays
Franti = Friendship
No, these friends are the folks who you met when Serendipity had her way with you long ago. Somehow, these friendships have endured even though you don’t live near each
Gifts No Longer Matter. It’s Time to Focus on Our Presence.
As we move through the seasons of life, a quiet revelation unfolds: the things we once chased, collected, and gifted take a backseat to something far more profound. When I
I’m Going to Die on November 14, 2045 (at age 85)
Then, I stumbled upon the new Death Clock app that has become the rage amongst those obsessed with longevity. You give the app a wide range of your physical, emotional