As I am sitting here, writing this post, I am aware of another snowy day in April in Burlington, VT. Spring is around the corner, teasing us with buds starting to bloom, and the ability to see grass again. I find this time of year interesting, particularly after the long winter. I trust that spring will occur, and yet, I notice my impatience of wanting it to happen now. Read the rest of this entry »

As you begin your journey to awaken to your wisdom there are some key elements that will help you find more aliveness and joy in midlife

One way of discovering what is really important to you in this new stage of life is to notice what makes your heart sing.

Noticing what makes your heart sing can be a playful and uplifting step in creating your future. Pay attention and see what you learn. Simply becoming aware of what brings you joy each day is a great practice for connecting with yourself and your dreams. Read the rest of this entry »

Do you ever feel like your life is wrapped in a cocoon? It’s a cozy familiar comfort zone, yet it limits your ability to step out into a bigger context.

Emerging Butterfly

Your discomfort with change, stuckness, resentment, sadness, fear of rejection, and anger — all keep you stuck in a cocoon. The more these feelings surround you, the stronger they become and the smaller you become. You yearn to step out into the world but it feels too scary. It is easier to live in a protected place than to take the risk of opening your heart and discovering ways to let go of your habitual thinking. Read the rest of this entry »

You may be bored with your job and searching for more meaning. Perhaps you long to become an entrepreneur to express your passion and vision.

One of my favorite mentors, Mark Silver, has given me permission to post his newsletter which speaks to becoming an entrepreneur after age 40. Hope you find it useful.

The Three Challenges with Going Into Business Once You’re Older

by Mark Silver

When I look out into the great world of self-employment, many people starting businesses these days are over 40, and some well into their fifties. There are huge advantages to starting a business at that age. Huge. Read the rest of this entry »

BE GRATEFUL FOR GRATITUDE LISTS

You have probably heard, read about or even tried gratitude lists before. If you have, or even if the idea is completely new to you, consider writing a gratitude list once a week instead of every day. If a daily list works, keep going! But if you find your list has lost its punch, try writing it less frequently. New studies show that to be most effective, gratitude lists need to be kept innovative. If you find yourself writing the same things over and over, look for new things to be grateful for. Read the rest of this entry »