I live near a rich agricultural area. Up and down the roads and highways, it’s common to see crops in all stages of growth, from green shoots, barely poking through the surface, to fruits and vegetables ready to be picked. Right now, artichoke fields are producing by the thousands. And strawberries are also in season…not… Read More Fallow Ground
Recently, we toured the Hidee gold mine just outside of Denver, a mine rich with historical lore and artifacts. The learning aspect of the tour was right up my alley and, in that regard, I felt right at home. My challenge was the physical environment. Armed with hard hats, we traversed the dimly lit path… Read More Taking A Leap
I was in Colorado last week and had dinner with some friends from the Modern Elder Academy in Santa Fe. Conversation flowed smoothly and was interesting, not to mention so much fun – such a blessing in newly formed friendships. We talked, laughed and reflected on our individual histories, as well as our collective history… Read More And So She Wept…
After spending my entire life near the ocean, I find myself now drawn to the mountains and the desert. To say is has been a surprise is an understatement. My inclination is to think that this isn’t me. However, with all of the changes that have come as a result of this midlife transition, it… Read More With Aging Comes Alchemy
This 2:30am wake up routine is familiar. Sometimes, all it takes is to toss and turn, get a glass of water, maybe watch a video and then drift back off. Other times, like tonight, it’s different. While sleep abounds for others, I’m sitting at my dining room table setting up a new collage. As I sift through… Read More Midlife Unboxing
Having just turned 61, there’s a lot of life in my rearview mirror. What’s exciting, though, is all that there is yet to be created and lived. One thing I’m very clear about is this: I don’t want to die before I’m dead. That’s what lead me to Santa Fe, New Mexico and MEA (Modern Elder… Read More What Lies Ahead
It’s curious how our interests change over time. Have you ever reflected on that when thinking about your life? Growing up, I wanted to be anything other than a member of the Armenian immigrant family in our neighborhood. I wanted to be like everyone else on my street – descendants of European settlers that had… Read More Where Do I Belong?
Something happens…that’s all it takes…just one thing…and game on…the ball is in motion…thoughts start formulating, jumping around in our heads like a pinball machine. Personally, I’m a great story teller. I can weave a story that takes me from 0 to 100 in mere seconds and create a million scenarios (usually worst case) from just… Read More Looking At The Stories We Tell Ourselves
We have all had adverse experiences. Oftentimes, we have had many and of a varied nature. Whether or not it is evident to the outside world, we have all had time in the ring with suffering. When I say we I mean you AND me. I, vividly, remember asking myself “what am I meant to… Read More How Did I End Up Here?
Truths: -Death is the great equalizer -It spares no one -It shakes our sense of stability -It can bring us to our knees What I Keep in My Mind and Heart: -A moment of connection exists: leaders and employees are joining in sorrow for their lost coworker -Coworkers, oftentimes, become friends as well as chosen… Read More When Life And Death Collide At The Office
Through My Mind's Eye 