The Tibetan Buddhist Concept of Being Hooked Have you ever been hooked by a negative narrative? Someone says something and your mind goes into a tailspin of destructive thoughts. Let’s say your neighbor says, “That’s an interesting choice.” And he points to your newly planted flowers. You smile, not quite knowing what he means and…
Laura Roser’s Q&A with Matthew Wesley Matthew Wesley has spent the last twenty-eight years working with wealthy families as an estate planning attorney and family advisor, facilitator and catalyst for improved communication and successful wealth transfer. LR: How did you become an expert in shifting family cultural dynamics? MW: I have had two careers – first…
by Rachael Rifkin Holidays that gather family members together are great opportunities for family storytelling. Everyone is already there. All you have to do is steer the conversation in the right direction. With Mother’s Day coming up this month, here are some suggestions to get the story sharing started. Some simple and easy memory-making…
By Martha Hartney Planning for Death Gives Us Courage to Live Fully Since childhood, death has been kind of a constant companion for me—I’ve lost friends and family, had older parents that I constantly worried would die early (they didn’t). I’ve learned that keeping death in the forefront of my mind has the effect of…
by Matthew Roser Korea, the ancient “Hermit” Kingdom, as it was once called, remained enshrouded in mystery for much of its time. Romantic tales told of a land that wore the ocean fog like a pale cloak. A strange people emerged from behind its veil, bearing gifts of ginseng and other tribute for the mighty…
How real estate superstar, Joan Lonergan, cultivates a passion for the arts, manages a successful residential sales enterprise and gives back to her community. By Amanda Kelly “My artistic and creative side says that part of what makes me happy is working on my own personal development, allowing for a journey of self-discovery to unfold…
Much of Hart’s sense of purpose is tied to the work he does. He said he often thinks about the question: “What leads to a happy life?”—“I believe we all have hardwired in us a desire to do something meaningful and significant, and to help other people.” He goes on to add, “I love what…
