55 Reflections: What 55 Years Has Taught Me

When I realized I was turning 55, I started thinking about everything these years have taught me. Not just the big moments or the milestones. The quiet lessons—the ones that showed up when I wasn’t expecting them.

Some lessons came through joy. Others came through heartbreak. Some arrived during long hikes, quiet mornings, funny conversations, and even by watching a dung beetle determined to just keep rolling. Life has always been teaching me—I just haven’t always been paying attention.

For the next 55 days, I’d love for you to join me as I share one reflection each day. My hope is that somewhere in these stories, you’ll recognize pieces of your own journey too.