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Thoughts on the art of living
Even writing that sentence feels surreal. And yet, in the quiet moments—lying in her bed for the first two nights after her passing in that very bed, feeling the echo of her presence—I noticed something unexpected: I’m not as discouraged as I thought I’d be. There’s a line from the Desert Fathers that’s been haunting ...
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I’ve written about him before — about how Falling Upward reframed midlife not as a crisis, but as an invitation. About how he gave language to something many of us
February 17, 2026
Having started a company based upon the word “joy” (Joie de Vivre Hospitality), I’ve always been drawn to the difference between happiness and joy which is summed-up perfectly in J.D.
February 16, 2026
Do you take supplements to keep your brain sharp as you age? Lion’s mane, omega-3s, maybe some B vitamins? I imagine many of us do. But how many of us
February 15, 2026
I spend a lot of time in my work as a therapist digging for meaning with people. It’s particularly important in this community, where smart people are earnestly searching for
February 14, 2026
For many of us, “Harold and Maude” isn’t just a movie — it’s a rite of passage. It introduced an unlikely emotional grammar: a young man obsessed with death learns
February 13, 2026
It’s part of the reason we’re offering our 3rd annual MEA Film Fest in December in Santa Fe. But, I particularly appreciate films that have a midlife theme. Prefer the
February 12, 2026
If you’re curious about how to groom your wisdom to be a “modern elder,” join me Feb 26-March 1 in Santa Fe at one of my “Chip’s Wisdom Weekends”: https://www.meawisdom.com/workshop/chips-wisdom-weekend-become-an-impactful-modern-elder/
February 11, 2026
Amidst last week’s cancer anxiety dance, I tried to take my mind off of it by reading the newly-released Epstein files. My water bill will likely be very high this
February 10, 2026
Today, I want to share my appreciation for caregivers after having read this beautiful post by Megan Failey who writes about her poet laureate partner Andrea Gibson who recently passed
February 9, 2026
The number one fear many people face in my opinion is The FEAR of REJECTION! I see so many dreams get destroyed because of this fear. This is what prevents
February 8, 2026
Steven’s blend of artistry and pragmatism makes him one of the wiser people I know. After you read this guest post, you might want to check out the upcoming workshop
February 7, 2026
There are many purposes in life, but one purpose of life is to discover your calling. The work of life is to develop that calling. And, the meaning of life
February 6, 2026
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