Mastering Your Life

Mastering Your Life (MYL) is a seminar-based program designed to help adults in the latter stages of careers, those entering retirement, or those who are enjoying their post-career life find positive meaning in their lives and careers. (4th Installment of the Life Mastery and Transformation Program) Having made decades of contributions, it’s time to let go and hand the reins to the next generation. Use the wisdom and perspective you have gained through your life to continue to mentor others, engage in activities that bring you joy, and appreciate the journey that you have been privileged to go on.

“We shall not cease from exploration, and the end of all our exploring will be to arrive where we started and know the place for the first time.” ~ T. S. Eliot

Agenda

Day 1 Morning: Authentic Self 

  • What have I learned about who I am?
  • Who am I beyond my roles and relationships?
  • How do I deepen my authenticity? How do I really know the Self?
  • Practical Topics: Core values, authentic expression, shadow self, personal integration, developing greater self-awareness, quieting the mind, wisdom, and creating happiness.

Day 1 Afternoon: Social Generativity

  • What have I contributed to others and Life?
  • Who am I within my community and relationships?
  • How do I deepen my capacity to love?
  • Practical Topics: Relationships, community, giving and receiving, authentic contribution, legacy, pro-social orientation, connectedness, and love.

Day 2 Morning: Meaning & Gratitude

  • What has my life been about? What does it mean?
  • Who am I based on the life that I have led so far?
  • How do I deepen my gratitude for Life and what it has taught me?
  • Practical Topics: Meaning-making, life narrative, life-long learning, acceptance, equanimity, wisdom, fulfillment, self-actualization, and gratitude.

Day 2 Afternoon: One With Life

  • What am I a part of that is greater than this lifetime?
  • Who am I beyond my body and mind?
  • How do I deepen my connection with
  • Practical Topics: Nature of Life, Systems-awareness, role of philosophy in life, physics & metaphysics, transcending the ego, samsara, nature of the soul, the human experience, and God.

Life Coaching (Optional)

  • Included in the program is 2 hours of life coaching
  • Topics are chosen by the learner and may include: Defining a legacy, letting go of roles and responsibilities, being true to Self, finding gratitude in life and circumstances, developing one’s faith, how to reflect, and developing a greater presence of being.
If you have any questions, please contact Tony Tsai tony.tsai@hsc.utah.edu.