by Barry Phegan | Aug 21, 2019 | Aging, Living Life
For some time I’ve collected random ideas on aging from articles, books, and conversations. I thought Post-it notes would be easier to sort. Turned out it’s easier with Word. Here’s the grab-bag. Let Go Time to let go and not care: what...
by Barry Phegan | Aug 7, 2019 | Aging, Living Life
At 12:38 pm on a sunny Sunday earlier this year, my Tide Chart showed the tide at -0.3 feet, low enough for tide-pooling. I spend most Sundays with my California grandson, walking, playing card games, tennis, bicycling, or just hanging out. That Sunday we hung...
by Barry Phegan | Jun 29, 2019 | Living Life
On Passion for Life This toast was the favorite of my close friend Royal Foote. He used it at all family and social events, reminding us to make the most of this precious gift of life. Come, Fill the Cup The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam Come, fill the Cup, and in...
by Barry Phegan | Jun 16, 2019 | Aging, Living Life
Bronnie Ware is an Australian nurse who spent several years caring for patients in the last 12 weeks of their lives. She recorded their dying epiphanies in a blog called Inspiration and Chai. This gathered so much attention, in 2009 she put her observations...
by Barry Phegan | Jun 1, 2019 | Living Life
Studies show that a happy life, with largely positive experiences, seems to be connected with five general areas;1. Satisfying Social relationships (with generosity and trust).2. A sense of Purpose.3. Physical health.4. A supportive Community.5. Financial...
by Barry Phegan | May 19, 2019 | Living Life
Find Meaning in Your Life — or more accurately, give meaning to your life — by volunteering. Many people want their life to have more purpose or meaning. Volunteering at a school gives me meaning and joy. There’s a wide range in people’s interest and capacity...
