In the comings and goings of our everyday lives, it’s not uncommon to find ourselves pondering life’s big questions. One question that takes center stage is: “What is my purpose?” or “Why am I here and what am I meant to do?” …

End-of-Life Planning Facilitators are professionals who assist individuals and families in making comprehensive and well-informed decisions regarding their end-of-life care and arrangements. These facilitators play a crucial role in helping people navigate the complex and often emotional process of planning for their eventual passing. Here are 10 reasons why they…

End-of-Life Planning How To Choose the Right Executor for Your Will Introduction Choosing the right executor for your will is an important decision that requires careful thought and consideration. Remember: An executor has a legal responsibility to carry out the terms of your will after you pass away. This involves arranging your funeral, locating your will, collecting your assets, paying…

End-of Life Planning One day, we will all stumble and need help. Be the one who lends a helping hand. The other day I went for my morning walk. As I stood at the intersection waiting for the light to change, a teenage boy stepped up beside me on his way to school. When I stepped off the curb…

End-of-Life Planning Have you had that conversation with your children? You know the one. About getting your affairs in order? Your end-of-life plans? One of the most difficult parts of my end-of-life planning was talking to my oldest son about my future wishes. He’s now in his 30s and has children of his own. It should have been…

Famous for her achievements in aviation, few know that Amelia Earhart“caught the flying bug” during her formative years in Toronto, Canada while working as a nurse’s aide to wounded soldiers. As today is the anniversary of Earhart’s transcontinental solo flight across America (Aug 24–25), I celebrate her many achievements. Amelia…

Life expectancy in the West is, on average, eighty years. That’s approximately 4000 weeks or nearly 30,000 days of living. Sounds like a long time, doesn’t it? It does if you’re 17. At that age, I figured I’d live forever. Old age was so far in the future, I didn’t…

At the age of 71, the author Michael Williams sits down and writes a letter to his teenage self addressing his adolescent dream of becoming a writer — You don’t know this yet, but I’m going to be leaving you. The difference between her leaving like she did and me leaving is that I’m giving you some warning, letting you know ahead of time that I’ll come back one day. It’s gonna take a while though.

Do you know that scene in a movie when the hero suddenly finds themselves at a dead end or impasse? — The road they were following has abruptly ended and there doesn’t appear to be a way out. They were so sure they were on the right path. What happened? Recently, I’ve been feeling that I’ve approached a dead end. It surprises me because I’ve been so sure I was on…