Continuums are helpful in understanding the totality of life—and in living courageously. Take separation and attachment, for example. From early infancy, when our lives are literally in the hands of our parents, we develop deep bonds of attachment. In time, perhaps on the first day
Standing with Our Kids and Grandkids – A Generation Outraged, Rising Up, and Awakening Moral Leadership
It’s time to stand with our children and grandchildren! No matter which side of the gun debate you’re on, there’s a desperate need for critical thinking and moral leadership in America when it comes to our kids’ safety. Students across America possess the fortitude and
The Ambivalence That Imprisons Us
It’s a part of being human . . . we will someday find ourselves in the midst of life-altering decisions we just can’t seem to make. Count on it! How we talk to and listen to ourselves, how we gain clarity by balancing our emotions
Watching Your Parents Get Older
I went through it—watching my mom slow down as she got older. The images of a vivacious young brunette standing with her husband and three young kids gradually faded to gray as we grew up. In time, Mom turned 50, 60, 70, and 80. A
Going from “Us vs. Them” to “Us and Them”
Few things are more exhilarating than the feeling that we’re part of something shared and meaningful: holding our partner extra close while watching a scene from This Is Us . . . cheering as our team wins the Super Bowl . . . breaking bread
When Personal Growth Turns into Social Responsibility
History will attest that the birth of modern psychology was around 50 to 70 years ago. The era of personal growth was launched and, with it, 1,001 new and re-purposed modalities for achieving it. I grew up in this era, having gotten my doctorate in
Making National Spouses Day and Valentine’s Day Count
National Spouses Day (January 26) and Valentine’s Day (February 14) aren’t just about the mushy, romantic sides of being in a relationship. Don’t get me wrong . . . flowers, jewelry, cards, and candies melt our hearts. But great communication, appreciation, and keeping solid agreements
What MLK Taught Us about Living Courageously
“I’m no different than anyone else. I want to live long and be happy, but I’ll not be focusing on what I want today … the sun is shining, and I’m about to stand in its warmth alongside a lot of freedom-loving people who worked
The Five Pillars of Courageous Living in 2018
“Courage empowers us to reconcile the past, stand in the present, and shape the future.” Courageous Living is an approach to life defined by honor, humility, integrity, compassion, faith, honesty, and strength of heart. Whether we’re just getting started in life, winding down an active
My New Year’s Un-Resolutions for 2018: Getting out of your own way and finding Zen
Editor’s note: This essay is the latest in a series from Author and Speaker Ken Druck, based on work in his book Courageous Aging, which is about how all people can make peace with, and find joy in, every stage of life.) I don’t want to rain
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