Have you thought about what it would be like to live until you're 90 years old? That time may be so far into the future it's hard to imagine. You may feel somewhat daunted by having another 30-40 years to go. Or you may welcome the idea of the new adventures and...
I had a friend pose the following question to me: "Can you honestly pray to God saying that you'll do anything and go anywhere for Him no matter what?" He said that it had taken him a long time to get to that place. But he could honestly mean it now. I was...
In a conversation recently, a friend made an insightful comment about life from a musical perspective. He said that a "pause" in music is just as important as the notes. It contributes to the the flow of the overall score. I thought that was especially profound...
I was introduced to a new word this week — Elderlescence. Have you heard it before? It's not in the dictionaries yet. Hans Finzel, author of the new book, Launch Your Encore (Baker Books), told me that it describes a new stage of life between one's career and old age....
Ever thought of your life as a story? Maybe a love story? A drama? A mystery? A thriller? A work of science fiction? A battlefield? A story of triumph and tragedy? A strong case can be made that it's "all of the above!" You are in the midst of living out an epic novel...
Have you ever heard of the Adventure Grand Slam? It is the ultimate in extreme outdoor events. To accomplish this feat, one must climb the highest mountain on each of the seven continents plus ski to both the North and South Pole. Only forty people have done it. One...
The holidays produce mixed feelings for most of us. It could be our frustration that the true meaning of Christmas is buried under the commercialism with the financial pressure that goes along with it. Or the holiday season can be a time of heightened loneliness with...
Recently, I participated in a deeply engaging retreat in the mountains above Colorado Springs. It was led by my friend, Gary Barkalow, who is the founder of TheNobleHeart.com. Nineteen men from around the country met to attend an event called a Base Camp Gathering....