To Rikoon, re-empowering involves investing the money in a way the family members desire, including specific areas that agree with their political and ecological leanings. They should let their investments fit into their deeper selves. If that sounds more like the talk of a New Ager than a investment counselor, Rikoon noted that he draws upon his own intuition and creativity to make investment decisions. He continues to paint at least an hour a day and practices Zen meditation as well. He is currently at work on a mural for a small non-denominational chapel.
Meditation is also an opening.
When times get rough, everyone must have something to fall back on. Rough times and a bear market are scenarios with which Rikoon is familiar. It's his experience with a down market that, he said, gives him an edge over other fair weather investors. They've only had experience with a bull market. I say you can't confuse brains with a bull market.