 By Don Arnoudse | Bio
There is a vitality, a life-force, an energy, a
quickening that is translated through you into action. And because
there is only one of you in all of time, this expression is unique. And
if you block it, it will never exist through any other medium and be
lost. The world will not have it. It is not your business to determine
how good it is nor how valuable nor how it compares with other
expressions.
It is your business to keep it yours clearly and directly, to keep
the channel open… whether you choose to take an art class, keep a
journal, record your dreams, dance your story or live each day from
your own creative source. Above all else, keep the channel open.
—Martha Graham
I received this quote from my wonderful coach, Ann Cheng, after our
last coaching call. I had told her that my life just wasn’t working
lately. [ Read More]
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By Don Arnoudse | Bio
In his wonderful book From Age-ing to Sage-ing, Rabbi Zalman
Schachter-Shalomi notes that the Bible is lavish in its praise of
elders. ”It considers gray hair a crown of glory and wrinkles a mark of
distinction.” This really got me thinking. What if we regarded the last
part of our life—let’s just say the years after our hair goes gray—to
be the “crowning glory of our years”? Wow! What would be possible from
that perspective?[ Read More]
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By Don ArnoudseBio
I’ve
been feeling the pain of transitions lately. Or as my wife observed,
“You seem troubled”. Perhaps not a big deal—but for someone who lives
life as a perennial optimist, a bit unusual. So what’s going on? One
interpretation I have is that I’m just gearing up for what’s next. It’s
a familiar indicator for me to feel restless, a bit irritable, even
fearful as I come to (or beyond) the natural end of a particular phase
and pause in that “white space” between saying “Goodbye” to one chapter
and “Hello” to something new. I never enjoy it, but it is familiar. As
I get ready to enter my 60s in six months or so, I’ve been thinking
about how I want to age.[ Read More]
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Don and I are buddies in a group
of nine men who get together 3 times a year to share our experience of
'growing older' and our journey into the 2nd half. It is such a
privilege to have men friends that are open and caring and nurturing of
each other. He is a certified professional coach, specializing in
helping corporate executives implement transitions in their careers and
lives. The 2nd Half,
his personal and executive coaching business, is dedicated to select
clients who are committed to leading powerfully and making a
significant contribution. Don has twice served on the planning
committee of the Executive Coaching Summit, an invitation-only think
tank of 100 top executive coaches from across the globe. The thing I
love most about Don is his genuine affection and authentic caring for
people of all ages.[ Read More]
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