GB Items Related to Tag - meaning
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Finding Purpose in LifeI am reading "Tuesdays With Morrie" by Mitch Albom for one of my graduate classes right now and I loved this thought from Morrie in the book: “So many people walk around with a meaningless life. They seem half-asleep, even when they are busy doing...
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Memorial DayUnfortunately most major holidays are no longer celebrated or honored for the reasons that made them national days of observance. Memorial Day is a classic example of embracing the opportunity for a long weekend, yet giving little thought to the true...
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OMGHow did we advance to this point? Meaning tech moves faster than my old bones or mind can keep up...
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Hugh DelehantyHow can you get true meaning out of the second half of your life? AARP's Hugh Delehanty has gathered advice from some of the greatest writers over 50.
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Susan PerlsteinSusan Perlstein has spent decades promoting "creative aging," which encourages people to find meaning and purpose in their lives through art during the course of their entire lives.
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The meaning of Social Media for Baby Boomers looking forward to live abroad -- The Social Media RevolutionWhat is The meaning of Social Media for Baby Boomers looking forward to live abroad, travel...
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William BellFor Dr. William Bell, breaking one pole-vaulting world record wasn’t enough – so he broke 11 all at once!
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Brillo Pad IncidentWhen I was 15, I gave all new meaning to the term “bad hair day.” What I had was a bad hair extravaganza. I was halfway into my first year of high school, and I longed for a new look – I had no idea how much of one I was about to get . . . I wanted...
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How to Stay Phat in a Skinny EconomyHow to Stay Phat in a Skinny Economy By Deedra Hunter, LMHC As a young girl I was devastated if someone called me fat. As an older woman I’m thrilled if someone calls me Phat. Go figure. Better yet, go Google. Phat is now slang for “excellent,...
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Tammy EricksonThe meaning of retirement has changed so much over the years that author Tammy Erickson says to retire it! In her new book, she says boomers have more options and don’t have to just leave their careers behind when they hit 65.
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The Spirit of ThanksgivingOf every holiday, perhaps the one we need most of all right now is Thanksgiving. When times are tough, it's good to take stock in all the things we have. Here's a sampling straight from the streets of New York.
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Marianne WilliamsonAuthor Marianne Williamson isn’t a stranger to the New York Times No. 1 Bestsellers List – she's landed on there four times. Her newest book took her on a trip to Oprah, Larry King Live and Good Morning America.
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Daniela BarneaShe's one of the country's top swimmers, and now one of the world's biggest cosmetics companies is hoping she'll take off her suit to make a splash in a campaign to redefine aging.
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Sally PieroneParis Hilton has nothing on the original party girl, Sally Pierone. She even had her own Nicole Ritchie sidekick -- President Teddy Roosevelt's granddaughter, Theodora. After her life fell apart, she put it back together when she was 73 years old.
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Bob CillmanOld people singing covers of classic punk and rock classics? It's director Bob Cillman's innovation and the chorus and documentary, "Young at Heart," has become a sensation around the world.
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5 Questions With: Kelly PerkinsKelly Perkins' life came full circle for her. She's a heart transplant recipient who literally took the high road after her surgery and began climbing mountains to raise awareness of the need for organ donations.
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Christmas Lights Up the NeighborhoodSometimes, holiday lights can be just the thing to get us out of our houses and spreading good cheer. Take this tour through a charming neighborhood.
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Sons are aliensWhen my 2 eldest sons were children, they loved to play 'oorlogje', oorlog meaning war, the -je used to soften the meaning of the word. Of course I had to think about accepting that, but as they were not aggressive by nature, I let them have their weird...
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Duck, Duck...HarleyThere are a lot of different things that can go into a "perfect" motorcycle ride--weather, scenery, destination, the company you're with. But it was a pair of absolutely brazen ducks raiding our picnic lunch by the side of a lake in Wisconsin that put...
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Debra JarvisAfter spending years counseling cancer patients, chaplain Debra Jarvis was given the same devastating diagnosis. But if there was one thing she'd learned it was that humor is in fact the best medicine.
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Keepin' It StraitIt rained the entire night last night. No light shows. No Daddy Big Boots (that's what Momma...
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Having Weltschmerz - you are not the only one!
When the romantic term Weltschmerz (worldpain, worldhurt?) was ‘invented’ by Jean Paul,...
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The Gumball FixOver the course of any marriage, your spouse does or says things that make you think “How could he do this to me?” or “If he really loved me, he wouldn’t have said that” or “This is so hurtful, I can’t even believe this is the man I...
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Camping Trip - Swaziland, Southern AfricaIn South Africa the word "caravan" has taken on a slightly different meaning to the generally...
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I Graduated YesterdayThere was no cap and gown—no pomp and circumstance–just sheer joy and renewed hope. On...
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Discover Your Inner JockIf you thought your days of competitive sports were behind you, think again.
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Life After 50 column on WMKVFM.org ON INTERNETHELLO AGAIN. THIS IS ALICE HORNBAKER FOR WMKV 89.3 FM BRINGING YOU ANOTHER “LIFE AFTER 50” COLUMN THAT IS HEARD, EXCLUSIVELY, ON WMKV 89.3 FM AND WMKVFM.ORG AROUND THE WORLD ON THE INTERNET, MONDAYS AND THURSDAYS AT 2:20 P.M., AND FRIDAYS AT 8:50...
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Sounds of SilenceWhen my four sons were little, we all attended church and had them dedicated to the Lord. While watching them grow, the Lord impressed upon me to let my kids go. Meaning, to give them to Him for protection and to lead them. I didn't want to be like my...
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Holiday Stress Survival Guide7 Strategies to Survive the Holidays By Dwight Bain, Nationally Certified Counselor & Certified Life Coach Have you ever wondered why traditional holidays are so stressful? Instead of being called the ‘most wonderful time of the year,’...
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Growing Bolder With Roz SavageIt was the Growing Bolder Radio Show interview with Roz Savage that got me thinking. In 2005, Roz was leading a successful, but unremarkable life as a management consultant when she had an early-mid-life crisis. She couldn’t shake the feeling there...
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5 Questions With: Joan SherlockRemember that old commercial that ended with the tag line, "I'm not only the president; I'm a member?" Joan Sherlock could claim the same thing when it comes to her new project: Empty Nexters.
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Prayers
When you walk the roads of the Internet, you will learn about different cultures. One day I learned about blessings, something I thought only a pope did. Or a priest perhaps. I realized I don’t know much about what drives religious people. The...
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Strategies to Survive Holiday Stress
Strategies to Survive Holiday Stress By Dwight Bain, Nationally Certified Counselor & Certified Life Coach Have you ever wondered why traditional holidays are so stressful? Instead of being called the ‘most wonderful time of the year,’...
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Day 80: Upon My SoulRoz Savage is a British ocean rower, author, motivational speaker and environmental campaigner....
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Swimming with Dolly the DolphinDolly the dolphin was a rebel by nature. She simply refused to follow orders. That's why the Navy released her from the dolphin research project in the keys, and why she was socialized to prefer human company to dolphins. Without her navy trainers to play...
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So, you're a member of Mensa...
Yes. I am, or was, a member of Mensa. In all actuality, I stopped paying dues when I had kids and found that I no longer had time to actively participate, but I'm still on the rolls and can reactivate at any time...and probably will sometime soon, now...
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15 Factors that Fuel Infidelity
The Secret behind Cheaters- 15 factors that Fuel Infidelity By Dwight Bain, Nationally...
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Dangerous Stress Symptoms of PTSD
Symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) PTSD develops differently from person to...
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Launching your Young Adult into the 'Real World'
Parenting Launch Sequence Managing the change of letting go of children so they can launch into a successful life as young adults By Dwight Bain, Nationally Certified Counselor & Certified Life Coach Parents are told to give their...
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10 Strategies to Survive a Major Life Crisis
Surviving Major Life Crisis – 10 insights to guide you through stressful events with...