Meaning

After sharing her motherhood and grief journeys online for years, Michaela reflects on her changing relationship with social media, vulnerability and finding a new way to be present online and in life.

A look at the role of storytelling in gatherings, making sense of how we connect to each other and where we belong in the mystery of life.

In seasons shaped by loss, rituals can offer solace and connection. From labyrinth walks to bonfires, telling an old story or using an old recipe, sacred traditions help us navigate grief.

Starting over in a new place later in life is hard. No way around it. It’s messy, sometimes absurd, and filled with loneliness and frustration. It’s also wildly rewarding.

Sheila sold her west coast home and started over in the Netherlands. She talks about uncertainty, people’s reactions, and the power of perspective.

A recovering addict shares the precarious path of letting go of who he used to be and discovering something new — who he wanted to become.

Feeling behind? Maybe “late” is just a story we tell ourselves. What if now is the perfect time to start?

The constant pursuit of meaning can keep us from appreciating what’s right in front of us, and keep us from joy.

Midlife can stir a mix of emotions. Peter Reek shares some tips for reframing midlife as a launchpad for growth, adventure, and renewed meaning.