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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Own Your Narrative
Who do you say you are? What is the story you tell yourself about your life? What is the narrative that guides you and defines you?
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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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Something to Look Forward To
My neighbor held the elevator for me and we greeted each other with the customary, “How are you?” I live in a residence for people living in the third third of their lives.
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Webinar: Mentoring with Distinction
On December 4, Dr. Natasha Sistrunk Robinson, author of Mentor for Life: Finding Purpose Through Intentional Discipleship, will join us for a FREE webinar called “Mentoring with Distinction.” She will help us understand how our distinctiveness, or uniqueness, matters in mentoring relationships.
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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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Webinar: Finding Unexpected Meaning in Retirement
In his third third work, Mark Roberts is always looking for compelling examples of people who are flourishing in creative ways after they retire, living fully as they make a difference in the world.
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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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Webinar: Why Mentoring Children Matters
Why should we care about mentoring children? When adults mentor children, everybody wins. Children do better in school, in relationships, and in all of life.
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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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