 By Shae Hadden | Bio
In the busyness of mid-life career
pursuits, we can easily find ourselves letting relationships slide. In
no time at all, it seems years have gone by, we’ve lost touch with dear
friends from near and far, and forgotten the lure of long-promised
adventures we were going to share. A recent NY Times article about Elizabeth Goodyear,
a centenarian confined to her one-bedroom walk-up, has prompted me to
reconsider my relationship to others and what ‘community’ I want to
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 By Rick Fullerton | Bio
Last
week I began a new job. In itself, this is not remarkable; people
change jobs as a regular occurrence, whether as a result of individual
initiative or organizational circumstance. For me, this latest career
move serves as a stimulus to reflect on my commitments and priorities
and how these evolve over time.[ Read More]
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By Dr. Anne Marie Evers
During my business lifetime, I have had many careers---everything
from school secretary, waitress and restaurant owner to author, legal
secretary and promotion director. I was also a realtor, both in Canada
and the United States. When I retired from the real estate profession
after more than 20 years, butterflies started flying around in my
stomach. Instead of giving in to my fears, I said, “Stop. Listen up,
self. I have worked all my life. I’m entitled to some relaxation and
enjoyment. I give myself permission to do whatever I choose.”
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