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  There are two kinds of people in this world: Those who glide through first dates with the grace of a swan. And the rest of us—who are more like a swan that suddenly remembers it has knees. Midlife dating is a special category of adventure. You’re wiser, more self-aware, and far less willing to tolerate nonsense. But you’re also equipped with a lifetime of stories, reflexes, and quirks that tend to surface at the worst possible moment. Embarrassing moments aren’t just possible—they’re practically guaranteed. The trick is learning to handle them with humor, dignity, and the kind of confidence that only comes from having survived far worse. Here are the classics. 1. The “I Didn’t Hear You” Problem Midlife hearing is a choose‑your‑own‑adventure story. Your date says something. You hear… something else. They say: “I love hiking.” You hear: “I love high kings.” You respond: “I didn’t know monarchy was still a thing.” The solution: Smile, lean in, and say, “Let’s try that...

  Excerpt from  Weekly Soul  by Dr. Frederic Craigie: -10-   The heart of most spiritual practices is simply this: Remember who you are. Remember what you love. Remember what is sacred. Remember what is true. Remember that you will die and that this day is a gift. Remember how you wish to live.   Wayne Muller   In May of 1995, actor Christopher Reeve was taking part in an equestrian competition in Virginia when his horse abruptly stopped before a jump, throwing him forward onto the ground. Unable to break his fall because his hands were entangled with the reins, he landed on his head and suffered a broken neck. The former Superman, Reeve was paralyzed from the neck down for the remaining nine years of his life. In the immediate aftermath of the injury, Reeve considered his profound disability and told his wife, Dana, that “maybe we should let me go.” Her response was, “You’re still you, and I love you.” Outwardly, of course, Reeve was not at all who he had ...