Language profoundly influences how we view aging. The words we use don’t just describe our reality – they shape it. This is particularly true when it comes to how we think about personal development, aging, and our capacity for change. Research increasingly shows that…

When you were growing up, there’s a good chance that your parents told you, “You could be whatever you want when you grow up.” It’s something that most of us hear at some point in our lives. That’s all well and good when you’re a child…

How often do we see women between 40 and 50 portrayed as sexy, alluring, and self-confident in movies, television, or advertisements? On occasion we see some positive reflections. What about positive portrayals of women who are 60 and over?

“I know I should be doing it, I know it’s a good idea, but I just keep putting it off!” Ever heard that cry coming out of your own mouth, or from someone you know?

Children are very quick to point out all the unfairness in life. Their friend got a better computer for Christmas. Another friend’s mother lets him stay up late. Another friend never has to practise her violin. It goes on and on. Sometimes, it is just where are in life…

Do you ever feel fine during the day, but as the shadows start to lengthen and tiredness creeps in, you notice your spirits flagging? And that evening you were looking forward to seems more like a mini-endurance test to cope with before you can go off to bed?

There are two kinds of losses in this life: clear loss, such as the death of a loved one where there is a body, and ambiguous loss, where the person is there – but not there. Examples of ambiguous loss can be divorce, mental illness, dementia, addiction…

According to Wikipedia, “Space is the boundless three-dimensional extent in which objects and events have relative position and direction.” That is fine in its own way, but I want to explore the space beyond objects and events, deep into our personal spaces…

I don’t think I could ever have imagined my life being as wonderful as it is now. For sure there are a few downsides to getting older – aching joints, wrinkles, and always looking for a place to pee when I am out. But the upsides are pretty amazing too. I am Me for the first time…

Not long ago, my six-year old grandson took me aback. “Granny,” he asked innocently enough. “Would you do me a favour?” I assumed he wanted another biscuit (cookie) or to watch some more television. “Granny,” he continued…