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Navigating Mid-Life: Risks and Opportunities

Explore the journey of self-realization, transitions, and self-transcendence in mid-life. Learn how to navigate the challenges and embrace the transformative potential of this crucial phase. Discover the path to inner peace, joy, and creativity.

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Navigating Mid-Life: Risks and Opportunities

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  1. The Mid-Life Transition:Danger or Opportunity? Thomas E. Legere, Ph.D.

  2. I. Ego - Caterpillar II. Transition - Chrysalis III. Spirit - Butterfly

  3. I. Self Realization: The Caterpillar Ego and The Dance of Survival 1. Material World 2. Focus on Ones Body 3. Action and Accomplishments

  4. 4. Control 5. Separation 6. Lack 7. Here and Now

  5. The Great Need: Guidance

  6. III. Self Transcendence: The Butterfly The Dance of the Spirit 1. Joy 2. Inner Peace 3. Unconditional Love

  7. 4. Creativity 5. Unity 6. Service 7. Playfulness

  8. II. Self Alienation: The Chrysalis Transition • Desert or the Forest • Disorientation

  9. • “Leaving Home” • Dismantling • Crisis: Danger or Opportunity

  10. The Second Journey Causes (immediate) 1. Sense of Failure 2. Exile 3. Love and Anger

  11. 4. Sickness 5. War 6. “Something More”

  12. The Second Journey Features 1. Thrust Upon Us 2. Crisis of Feelings 3. Outer Journey

  13. 4. Meaning, Values, Goals 5. Loneliness 6. Wisdom and Power

  14. The Second Journey Bringing It Home 1. Acceptance 2. Counterfeit Destinations 3. Trust 4. Surrender to Higher Power

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