The Relief of No Longer Being in the Game
In the past 18 months, the pressure to find a partner vanished. I didn’t expect to feel relieved about being single in my 50s. But here I am, quietly freed from a game I never wanted to play.
If You Became Rich, Who Would You Help First?
Most of us imagine what we would buy if we were rich. But the people we would want to lift up say far more about our values. Who would be first on your list?
What Friendship Ended That You Still Think About?
Nobody asks “What happened with your friend?” the way they ask about a divorce. But the loss is just as real. Share the story of the friendship you still miss.
When You’re Great at Your Job But Awkward at Office Parties
I can stand in front of 30 students and teach with total confidence. But put a beer in my hand at a party, and I crumble. Why do competent professionals still feel awkward socially?
The Mirror Doesn’t Lie (But We Sometimes Do)
I caught a reflection in a shop window and saw a stranger with gray hair. It took a second to realize it was me. Here is why accidental reflections tell the brutal truth.
What Daily Practice Changed Your Life?
Forget the perfect morning routines. I want to know the real habit that quietly transformed your days. What is the one thing you would miss if you couldn’t do it tomorrow?
Still Learning Balance After 50 (What’s Working So Far)
For years, we try to keep all the plates spinning. But after 50, balance is about knowing which plates to drop. Here is why balance is a verb, not a destination.
Are You Too Comfortable? A Question To Consider
It is easier to teach English than to care for a parent with dementia. Sometimes we choose the service that feels good over the service that actually costs us something.
When You Get Good at Things You Never Felt Passionate About
I used to think passion had to come first. But after 505 days of Japanese practice, I realized I had it backwards. Here is why competence creates passion, not the other way around.