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Uncovering The Mystery Of Why You Are Here

By Kathy Gottberg
Filed under: Aware

Do you ever spend any time wondering why it is that you were born?  I mean besides the obvious that your parents got together one time and got lucky?  And I’m not really talking about spending a great deal of time and energy on the question, I’m instead questioning the thought behind the thought that might occasionally pop in your head.  Things like have you ever wondered, is this all there is?  Or what about considering that surely life is about more than just growing up, getting a job, paying bills, procreating and then hopefully retiring with enough money to enjoy some free time before we die?

Well this week I rediscovered an author I have enjoyed in the past named Martha Beck and she has a lot to say about following our life’s purpose.  But she isn’t really talking about “what do you want to be when you grow up”—any more than she’s talking about “what do you want to do when you retire?”  Instead she is talking about finding and then following your ongoing life path, regardless of your age.

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Navigating Transitions Before, During, Or In Retirement

By Kathy Gottberg
Filed under: Aware, Meaningful, SMART Book Reviews

Are you facing a transition in your life?  If yes, you might be interested in a new book I’ve just finished by a fellow blogger named Patricia West Doyle.  Pat is the author of Retirement Transition—An Innovation Approach.  And even though I’m not yet retired, I still found a few ideas in it that could prove valuable to others—especially those of us facing a transition.  Of course, when you think about it transitions happen repeatedly to all of us over the course of our lives.  So why not prepare before we’re in the middle of one? [Read more…]

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Who Are You? Or Four Ways To Help You Figure It Out

By Kathy Gottberg
Filed under: Aware, Meaningful

This week I’m happy to introduce you to Dr. Gary Lange as my guest blogger while I am traveling.  Gary is a personal friend whom I’ve known for over 20 years.  He lives locally, and besides seeing clients in his private practice, he also writes and teaches psychology at the nearby Cal-State University.  While Gary and his husband Robert live very rightsized lives, he also spends much of his time focused on relationships and self-awareness.  Thank you, Gary, for filling in for me and sharing some of your ideas with all of us.


Serene or anxious?

Extroverted or introverted?

Methodical or impulsive?

Happy or glum?

Cautious or open-minded?

Past or Future-oriented?

Recently a graduate student of mine asked about the best ways to get to know herself. For many this may seem like an onerous project, so here are a few suggestions. You could always ask your friends and family but often they are not objective enough and are more likely to list things that stand out to THEM or bother them.  That’s why I often suggest you ask yourself who you look up to, admire as an inspiration, or mentor you? If you can talk to these people, they may be able to give you some insight. [Read more…]

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Kathy Gottberg is an author with seven published books and hundreds of articles covering dozens of topics in the last 35 years. Along with her books, her passion today is SMART Living 365 where she explores ideas and experiences that help to create a meaningful, sustainable, compassionate and rewarding life for herself and others. Beyond that, she lives with Thom, her best friend and soul mate in La Quinta, CA

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