Stop the Rat Race: The Spark that Discovered My Life Purpose
🚨 Are You Stuck on the Comfortable Treadmill? 🏃♀️
If you’re over 40, you know the feeling: You’re hustling, earning, and spending—but all the travel and purchases still leave you hungrier for satisfaction, not fuller. It's a sign that your life is being dictated by the earn-and-spend cycle, not by your true purpose.
The truth is, sophisticated marketing sells you "comfort as freedom," but it's really a comfortable treadmill. It keeps you distracted while economic chaos and job uncertainty loom.
It's time to build your internal filter. I share my personal journey—from wanting to be a pop star to developing my 4-part Life Framework—to show you how a clear purpose becomes a declaration of independence.
Stop filling your time. Start creating your Personal Legend.
➡️ Read the full framework and find your purpose blueprint here.
Treasure Hunt to Happiness and Resilience in Squamish
For years, we've been told it's a simple recipe: get a good job, find the right person, buy a nice home. We chase happiness as one big, elusive thing, believing it's a single destination we can finally reach. But if that were true, why are so many of us still left feeling empty, exhausted, and searching for more?
The truth is, happiness isn't a single destination you chase after. It's a treasure hunt, one with four different kinds of joy, each waiting to be discovered. This blog post shared about the 4 distinct types of happiness and how this knowledge helps build resilience.
Minimalism and the Good Life: Redefining Success Beyond the Office
As we settle into February, the initial buzz of New Year’s resolutions begins to fade, making it perfect time to reflect—not just on what we want to achieve, but on how we want to live. To me, this means redefining success beyond the office, focusing on purpose, connection, and simplicity rather than constant busyness.
In my latest blog post, I explore how minimalism has transformed my perspective on success. Gone are the days of retail therapy. Instead, I’ve discovered the freedom to focus on meaningful work, nurture deeper connections, and grow with intention. Minimalism has given me the clarity to make space for what truly matters.
Compassion and Human Flourishing
As we step into 2025, let’s embrace compassion as a guiding principle for a flourishing life. Inspired by Dr. Gabor Maté’s The Myth of Normal and my own reflective downtime during an unexpected winter illness, I’ve discovered how the power of compassion can transform our personal and collective spaces. From honoring our shared humanity to envisioning bold possibilities, this blog explores five transformative compassions that can guide us to greater connection, purpose, and growth.
Let’s commit to compassion this year—starting with ourselves and rippling outward to create a more kind, just, and thriving world. How will you bring compassion into your life in 2025?
Chronicles of a Vintage Boomer PhD Student – Part 2: Knowing Yourself, the Why, and the Benefits
Welcome to Part 2 of a two-part blog series. At 64, I embarked on a PhD journey fueled by purpose: exploring minimalism as a sustainable lifestyle and inspiring future generations. It’s been a transformative experience, blending self-discovery, lifelong learning, and a commitment to making a difference.
What keeps me grounded? Knowing myself, staying rooted in my why, and embracing the benefits of chasing bold goals—no matter the odds.
To my fellow dreamers: What’s your why? Remember, it’s never too late to redefine what’s possible. Let’s make 2025 the year of possibilities! 🚀