Can’t Wait To Retire?

December 28, 2010 - Orlando
December 28, 2010 - Orlando

Any advice on retirement?“, I asked. “Don’t do it….I hate it!“, he said. At 63, Jerry goes to the gym, has done everything on his bucket list, golfs when he wants. He hates it.

He doesn’t feel part of anything. No purpose. The “good life” ain’t all it’s cracked up to be. You knew that, right?

PS. Did ya catch the tag line from the Garbage Truck? They “get it”! Do you?

Three days….Next Blog

Pollen To Our Lives?

Finland, August 2009
Finland, August 2009

Writing each morning, can fill a soul with hope and purpose. It’s a primal yearning  – to be needed, to make a contribution, to serve.

Even if we say we do not need this, we do.

We should fight to fulfill it. The ripple effect is pollen to our lives.

Four days…Next Blog

Curriculum Vitae

Art At A Seattle Conference Center, September 2010 The parable of
choice: giving a fish, or teaching how to fish, is profound.
Unlocking your deep-down, passionate life purpose is, well…..not
for everyone. But for those seeking it, nothing should stand in
their way. Five more days… Next Blog

Finding Meaning In Christmas?

Bob's Family Loaded Our Van
Bob's Family Loaded Our Van

Christmas isn’t the topic, finding meaning in life is. It’s the main reason we do things to help others. Something deep inside us tells to help those less fortunate.

Yesterday, Christmas morning, we pulled up to load our van – Food For Families – for the 11th straight Christmas. Helping five Families required ten boxes. As we loaded the boxes I asked, “Where are you from?” He answered, “Maine“.

Asked if he’d mind being on the Internet – they’re on a Disney Vacation – they decided to start Christmas morning, like us, finding meaning in Christmas.

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Bob Stratton & His Family - Dec. 25, 2010
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