Growth
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Who’s on First?
History repeats itself, first as tragedy, second as farce. Karl Marx Shortly after Mom’s 90th birthday she said to me, “How did I get so old?” My answer was quick and to the point. “You didn’t die.” While I am far short of Mom’s eventual 98 years, I can’t help but ask myself the same… Continue reading
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Sought Through Prayer and Meditation: Help, Thanks, Wow
I close my eyes, then I drift away, into the magic night I softly say. A silent prayer, like dreamers do, then I fall asleep to dream my dreams of you. Roy Orbison My history with prayer has not been a good one. I was raised Catholic and rather than prayer being a means to… Continue reading
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This I Believe
It’s the repetition of affirmations that leads to belief. And once that belief becomes a deep conviction, things begin to happen. Muhammad Ali Each meeting of my men’s retirement group has a different topic of discussion. In the past, we’ve spoken about everything from unexpected events that changed our lives to how we approach downsizing.… Continue reading
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Embracing a To-Be List to Transform Daily Tasks into Spiritual Growth Practices
The only thing worse than being blind is having sight but no vision. Helen Keller As soon as I was sure that retirement was imminent, I made serious efforts to expand my community. For decades, nearly everyone I associated with on a regular basis was connected to my jobs and for the most part these… Continue reading
Can You Hear Me Now 