Author Carol Orsborn at 76 has been a leading advocate of conscious aging since receiving her doctorate in life stage development at 50 from Read More
My Long and Winding Road to MEA and Beyond
* Chip’s Note: Jann is a very active member of our MEA alum community in Iowa. She’s a smart PhD and a great writer. Hope you enjoy today’s guest Read More
How to Live a Good Life Spoiler Alert: It’s Not Easy
Who knew Des Moines produced one of the world’s leading experts on the meaning of life?Dr. Robert “Bob” Waldinger graduated from Theodore Roosevelt Read More
Aging Vs. Being Old
Several years ago, I met Carol Orsborn at the Sage-ing International Conference. I was immediately struck by her seeker’s heart and life spirit. The Read More
Becoming a Sage
“The privilege of a lifetime is to become who you truly are.” — C.J. JungWhat is the difference between becoming a sage and getting older? What is the Read More
Retirement Planning for the Soul
In the 2002 movie “About Schmidt,” Warren Schmidt (Jack Nicholson) is drifting in his life after retirement. He had spent his entire adulthood working Read More
Embracing ‘Generativity’
It’s no secret that this year has been turbulent, with several crises converging to upend how we live and even how we think. While we don’t know what Read More
Embrace Curiosity
In 2004, my professional mentor, Dr. Elmer Burack, mailed me the classic book by Zalman Schachter- Shalomi, “From Aging to Sage-ing: A Revolutionary Read More
How to Live a Good Life Spoiler Alert: It’s Not Easy
Who knew Des Moines produced one of the world’s leading experts on the meaning of life?Dr. Robert “Bob” Waldinger graduated from Theodore Roosevelt Read More