by MB50 Team | Mar 13, 2013 | Grief
For many years, I’ve avoided funerals, and made excuses for not going. If you’re over 50, you’ve probably realised, as I have, that funeral invitations come more often at this age. So I’ve decided to face in to funerals, and this is a progress report. I recently...
by Max | Nov 28, 2012 | Illnesses
When you or someone you care for is seriously ill , there are many down to earth ways which can make all the difference in creating the essential mix of hope and healing. For the patient/health advocate team on the journey of a major sickness together, always think of...
by MB50 Team | Jun 27, 2012 | Mentoring
Why have I just spent all afternoon on my knees, weeding tiny tufts of couch grass from a flower bed? I’d never do this at home. The reasons why I’m weeding are complex, but they’re all because I’m at Findhorn. You can’t easily sum up the Findhorn Foundation in a...
by MB50 Team | Apr 13, 2012 | Mentoring
My involvement in the Men Beyond 50 project has prompted me to explore elderhood: for myself and others. This is one reason for my recent visit to the Findhorn Foundation in Scotland. For more about Findhorn in general, see my blog (link to Findhorn posting once...
by MB50 Team | Mar 9, 2012 | Mentoring
One of my New Year pledges for 2012 is to research how maturing men can fulfil their potential as elders and be of service. This blog posting is both a progress report and a request to all of you reading this to share your ideas and experience. One role where older...