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Are You Going through Business Menopause?
Like so many of my friends and colleagues, I’m going through some major changes right now, both personally and professionally. A lot is shifting within me and around me. It feels as if the energy of the old ways of doing and being are moving out – making room for new possibilities and opportunities. I’ve been doing a lot of journal writing and working with many of my favorite oracle decks. I’ve also been taking a multitude of walks on the many nature trails that are available here on Cape Cod. It’s a highly-reflective and contemplative time in my life right now. And what I’m noticing, having turned 50 years old back in May, is the reality that my physical body is changing. I’m moving into a stage…
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Are You a Human Being – or a Human Doing?
Whenever we watch the news, we can see global unrest happening all over the world. People are confused, frustrated, unsatisfied, and angry about this or that – and are desperately seeking answers to questions that feel puzzling. They’re scrambling, looking for things they can do to fix whatever problem they may be facing. And then there are those who are reaching beyond just wanting answers to their questions and quick-fix solutions. They are the ones who are looking for ways to bring more meaning into their lives through a deeper connection to self and a beingness that feels more authentically-aligned. There’s a deep yearning for purpose and passion – and a desire for crystal clear clarity about life itself. This is what inspires more thought-provoking questions,…
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Finding Your Tribe
Journal therapy pioneer Kathleen Adams writes in her book, Scribing the Soul – “Humans are tribal people.” Yes, we are. It explains the human need “to belong.” And in periods of pain, darkness, and disconnect – it is imperative to make that connection with “one’s tribe.” No one understands a feeling or a situation any more than someone else who has been through it – or who may still be going though it. This is what “finding your tribe” means to me. If you’ve ever felt disconnected – or on the outside looking in – I highly recommend David Whyte’s collection of poetry, “The House of Belonging.” He approaches this deep-rooted human desire in the most eloquent of ways. David Whyte – House of Belonging As you continue on…
