How ‘purpose anxiety’ affects people and what you can do about it
11/23/2026 Q. I am a retired female entrepreneur in my 70s. I sold my business a few years ago, and I still cannot find my next purpose, even with my volunteer commitments and exploration of art. In fact, I am feeling frustrated and a bit anxious. Is this concept of purpose a bit overrated, and why is this so difficult? Thank you. N.M. The topic is a broad one with numerous books, seminars, retreats, articles and webinars addressing this subject. And it is becoming increasing
Successful Aging: Telling powerful stories about moments in your life
11/16/2026 We are all storytellers. That story might be a joke, a description of a trip, a family tale or just something read to children. Yet storytelling can achieve an even greater purpose, according to David Brooks, author, op-ed writer and commentator in his book, “How to Know a Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply and Being Deeply Seen.” Brooks views storytelling as a means to better know and understand one another. It was the topic addressed at the 14th annual mee