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The Passion Book

Psssst… I’ve got a new book coming out in July 2017. You’ll like this one. It’s about…passion. How to unwrap your passion and create the life you truly want. I spent the last several years asking a lot of people about passion...

Published Mon, Apr 03 2017 9:13 AM by Ageless Passions by Karen Putz, The Passion Mentor

Filed under: Uncategorized, karen putz, passion, unwrapping your passion, finding your passion, the passion book

The Greatest Relationship-Building Tool

When my father died, I received a card that changed my life. You see, just a few days before he passed, I posted a picture of our hands clasped together. A friend saw the picture, put it on the front of a card, and sent it to me with heartfelt...

Published Sun, Apr 02 2017 5:14 PM by Ageless Passions by Karen Putz, The Passion Mentor

Filed under: Uncategorized, relationship building, send a card, gifts, greeting cards

The Handstand Lesson

Like a lot in life, we often see the end results of success instead of the struggle. When my daughter and I came across this piece of rock on a beach in Florida, I wanted to do a handstand on it. The first several tries resulted in a bunch...

Published Sat, Mar 25 2017 6:28 AM by Ageless Passions by Karen Putz, The Passion Mentor

Filed under: life lessons, Inspirational Stuff, passion, handstands, persist without exception

Create a Life You Love

Imagine waking up each morning excited to start the day because you know it will be filled with joy, fun, and happiness. You can absolutely have this kind of life. It’s not a pipe dream, but it will require change. Think about it; you can change...

Published Wed, Mar 15 2017 10:52 AM by Ageless Passions by Karen Putz, The Passion Mentor

Filed under: Inspirational Stuff, inspiration, joy, happiness, passion, creating a happy life, live better, live the life you want

Are You Too Old to Do What You Love to Do?

“I’m too old.” In my work as a Passion Mentor, I often hear this excuse as a reason for not living a passionate life. I get it. At the age of 44, I felt like I was too old to enjoy the sport I once was so passionate about as a...

Published Sun, Feb 26 2017 5:04 AM by Ageless Passions by Karen Putz, The Passion Mentor

Filed under: unwrap your passion, passion, do what you love, find your passion, find your joy, live a better life

So You Want to Write a Book, But Have No Idea How to Start

So you want to write a book but you really have no idea how to start… Or maybe you’re just procrastinating because it’s easier to put things off than to face a blank page and thought paralysis. I know… I’ve been there. There’s...

Published Thu, Feb 16 2017 3:46 PM by Ageless Passions by Karen Putz, The Passion Mentor

Filed under: Inspirational Stuff, how to write a book, write a book, writing tips, publish a book, start your book, publishing tips

Soulotravel, Travel that Feeds the Soul

Last year, I took a personality test and the results surprised me. INFJ. At first, the letters meant nothing. Despite two college degrees in counseling, I hadn’t paid attention to psychological tests in my training. After reading the description...

Published Thu, Feb 02 2017 12:14 PM by Ageless Passions by Karen Putz, The Passion Mentor

Filed under: Uncategorized, Inspirational Stuff, travel, solo travel, explore the world, travel writing

Lessons from 25 Years of Marriage

When I first met my husband-to-be, I knew within two months of dating that I wanted to marry him. It took him a bit longer. He realized it around six months in. We were only 19 and 20 at the time, but we waited five years to tie the knot. We had to get...

Published Sat, Jan 14 2017 1:47 PM by Ageless Passions by Karen Putz, The Passion Mentor

Filed under: Inspirational Stuff, passion, marriage, 25 years of marriage, staying married, life lessons of marraige, celebrate

You Can’t Plan Adventure

I’ve entered a new season on the parenting journey: I’m now a mom of three young adults. This phase has required a shift in my parenting experience, one that requires a new skill set. It requires letting go and stepping back versus the heavy...

Published Wed, Jan 11 2017 6:03 AM by Ageless Passions by Karen Putz, The Passion Mentor

Filed under: Uncategorized, Inspirational Stuff, adventure, passion, parenting, travel

Why Passion Matters

“I think I’m having a mid-life crisis,” my friend said. “I need something new, something different.” My friend has worked the same job since college. He liked his job well enough; he had been doing it so long that he could...

Published Sun, Dec 18 2016 5:52 AM by Ageless Passions by Karen Putz, The Passion Mentor

Filed under: Inspirational Stuff, joy, unwrap your passion, passion, bliss, find your passion

Today’s Inspiration: Abundance

Whenever I see the word “abundance,” I often find it associated with money. To me, abundance is joy and bliss rolled together. It’s the reward of a full, contented heart. Tap into your joy and bliss. You will be rich beyond any...

Published Tue, Dec 06 2016 5:54 AM by Ageless Passions by Karen Putz, The Passion Mentor

Filed under: Inspirational Stuff, joy, passsion, bliss, abundance

The Gift of a Brand New Day

Every morning when you wake up, you’ve been given the gift of a brand new day. Begin with gratitude. Thankful thoughts combined with deep breaths will awaken your senses better than coffee. (I’m not a coffee drinker so my husband disagrees...

Published Sat, Nov 19 2016 5:14 AM by Ageless Passions by Karen Putz, The Passion Mentor

Filed under: Uncategorized, Inspirational Stuff, passions, live with passion, new day, how will you live, passsion

We Need More Passion in this World

I’m about to wrap up another book about PASSION. “Passion is over-used,” a friend of mine told me. Are you kidding me? When I look around, I see people just going through the motions throughout their day. The routine of stress and mediocrity...

Published Wed, Nov 09 2016 6:21 PM by Ageless Passions by Karen Putz, The Passion Mentor

Filed under: love, unwrap your passion, passion, gratitude, do what you love, grateful, love what you do, thankful, what's my passion, enjoy life

What Are You Willing to Do to Create the Life You Want?

“I want to write a book.” “I want to start my own business.” “I want to be an actor.” “I want to move to California.” “I want to retire.” “I want to…” What’s on your “Someday...

Published Tue, Oct 25 2016 4:26 AM by Ageless Passions by Karen Putz, The Passion Mentor

Filed under: Inspirational Stuff, goals, dreams, unwrap your passion, passion, passions, living the life you want, living your dreams, living with passion

50 States for My 50’s: New Hampshire

Deep in the middle of The Happiness of Pursuit: Finding the Quest That Will Bring Purpose to Your Life by Chris Guillebeau , I paused to contemplate my own quest. What did I love to do more than anything in the world? Barefoot water skiing. And just like...

Published Thu, Sep 15 2016 7:03 AM by Ageless Passions by Karen Putz, The Passion Mentor

Filed under: barefooting, dreams, barefoot water skiing, maine, sunsets, 50 states, quest, 50 States for My 50's, chris guillebau, bucket list, mount washington, new hampshire, fifties, pursuit of happiness, lake life, berlin

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