Ageism Unmasked
What’s happening in the current presidential election in the United States could be good news for those of us in the third third of life.
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Inner Work and the Third Third of Life
The third third of life is a perfect time for inner work. Or, to put it even more pointedly, inner work is essential for third third flourishing.
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Clarifying Your Purpose in the Third Third of Life, Part 10
In the last few years, I’ve talked with dozens of people in the third third of life, asking them how they’re doing, what challenges they face, and what gives them meaning and joy.
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Third Third in the News – January 2024
Here are some of the third-third news stories from last month that captured my attention.
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Clarifying Your Purpose in the Third Third of Life, Part 9
In the series, Clarifying Your Purpose in the Third Third of Life, I’ve offered ten suggestions for how you might discover and embrace your third third purpose.
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Clarifying Your Purpose in the Third Third of Life, Part 8
This is the eighth article in a series I’ve called, Clarifying Your Purpose in the Third Third of Life.
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Thanksgiving Can Strengthen Your Brain
That’s right, thanksgiving can strengthen your brain. No, I’m not referring to the U.S. holiday on the fourth Thursday of November, though research shows getting together with loved ones can be good for your brain, especially if your Thanksgiving celebration is intergenerational.
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Clarifying Your Purpose in the Third Third of Life, Part 7
Are you eager to clarify your purpose for the third third of life? If so, let others join you in this process.
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How Will I Be Remembered After I’m Gone? Part 3
I recently received a request from a dear friend to officiate at his memorial service. I was honored to be asked and will gladly do the service, assuming that my very active 82-year-old friend doesn’t outlive me.
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How Will I Be Remembered After I’m Gone? Part 2
Have you ever driven home from a memorial service wondering what might be said someday in your own service? This happened to me recently after a memorial service for a friend.
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Pickleball, Play, and Third Third Flourishing
“Now that you are retired, it’s time to play pickleball all day, every day.” That’s the message from the front of a retirement card.
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Clarifying Your Purpose in the Third Third of Life, Part 6
Clarity of purpose is essential for third third flourishing. That’s what the research says. And that’s what I keep hearing from people, again and again.
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How Will I Be Remembered After I’m Gone? Part 1
I recently attended a memorial service for a man I knew when I was young. It was a fine service, full of worship, gratitude, sadness, and joy.
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Will I Be Remembered After I’m Gone? Does It Matter?
This article was inspired by two experiences I had last month, one in Vermont and the other in Massachusetts. Both experiences got me wondering: Will I be remembered after I’m gone? And does it matter?
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Clarifying Your Purpose in the Third Third of Life, Part 5
This is the fifth article in a series on “Clarifying Your Purpose in the Third Third of Life.” To this point, I have offered six suggestions to help you identify and live into your third third purpose…
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