Inspiration/Motivation

The autumnal equinox signifies the official end of summer and the beginning of the “time of winding down.” There are a couple of practices that are especially well-suited to this time of year and outSPOKEn Cyclist blogger Diane Jenks highly recommends yoga.   ...

The skills we need to navigate through our work life are also applicable to navigating life itself. We're starting a series this fall discussing how these themes and qualities intersect, starting with the all-important one (especially for people 55 and older): adaptability. ...

Dad was an old-school guy with an ancient soul. He rejected the notion of becoming an early adopter to technology or following the latest fads. He believed the old ways were the best ways and there was no need to jump onto modern bandwagons. They wouldn't hold up like back in his day anyway! ...

Career and life are indeed a journey. Turning what you love into what you do is an ongoing process in both. The focus of this blog will now shift to examine how the RLT and the blog segments provide a playbook for navigating life itself.  ...

Perhaps when you least expect it, something will trigger an ah-ha moment for you. You might be making dinner or walking your dog. You might be reading a book or just listening to the rain outside your window. I think the key to “tuning in” to those moments is to take the time to pause and just listen, follow your intuition, and let the discovery come to you. ...

Have you noticed that the people most likely to generalize about older adults are younger adults who haven't spent much time with people over 50? We found an interesting story that debunks common myths about aging. (It's good news!) ...

If the idea of a “white garden” has always appealed to you, then you'll want to read our garden blogger's tips on capturing that moonlit ambience in your own backyard with plants to enjoy now and next season. ...

Girlfriends. They’re celebrated in pop culture but can be elusive in our own lives, especially as we age. When the kids leave home or we leave our jobs, we can lose those convenient and easy friendships that emerged from our more transitory, midlife stage. ...