Try the Abbey Road

Looking for some quiet time? Most monasteries ask for complete silence or at least have silent hours. Attendance at services is usually optional; guests often spend much of their time in their rooms reading, or taking in the beauty of the grounds. For monasteries in the U.S., check out the guidebook Sanctuaries (Bell Tower, 1996). For an international listing of retreat centers, try www.asrenewal.org or www.retreatsonline.com; if you are interested in Zen centers, try http://www.buddhanet.net/whats_r.htm. [Source: "25 Ways to Reinvent Yourself" originally published in Modern Maturity January - February 2000, transcribed by Greg Olszewski.]

Find Meaning and Money

That's the philosophy at www.fastcompany.com, a Web site spawned by Fast Company magazine. Links include Your Calling and Brand You. Also check out the mother of all job sites, www.monster.com, a nationwide database of job openings with articles such as "The Ten Worst Mistakes Career-Changers Make" and a Cost of Living Calculator for those considering relocating. [Source: "25 Ways to Reinvent Yourself" originally published in Modern Maturity January - February 2000, transcribed by Greg Olszewski.]