Unconditional Love Across the Life Span – Do We Know What It Is and How to Show It?
February has long been considered the month of love. Whether or not you’re in a romantic relationship, this month is a good excuse to celebrate any type of love and adoration…
Read More5 Keys to Feeling Better When You Are Estranged
At least 27% of individuals in the United States are estranged from one or more family members. Women over 60, who culturally prefer not to air their family’s laundry, are often shrouded in secrecy. Indeed, this makes a lot of sense; all the uncertainty, shame…
Read MoreAre You Still Full of Lust in Your 60s?
I’ve always thought of February as the month of love, whether romantic or platonic. So, this seems like a good time to discuss the importance of maintaining a lustful and passionate life…
Read MoreHow to Express Your Inner Gratitude and Joy to the World
How often are we given something, anything, from another person’s time or shoulder (to cry on) to a bunch of flowers that make us smile and feel happy? How often do we take the time to really feel the gratitude? Not just say “thank you” and move on…
Read MoreBe Your Own Music Therapist: Create a Personal Power Playlist
About 10 years ago, I found myself in an extremely stressful work situation that I hoped would improve, and I tried to keep a positive attitude. The highlight of my day was my morning subway ride, as I people-watched and listened to music…
Read More6 Empowering Steps for Adopting New Beliefs
What is it that you truly desire in your life? It is a question all of us, at some point, have pondered. Whatever your answer is, one thing is for certain. To enhance your life by manifesting your desires into a new reality, will require letting go of limiting…
Read More6 Novels to Pique Your Curiosity
Many pooh-pooh fiction. But I beg to differ. While I do enjoy the occasional light, fluffy read, I tend to gravitate toward fiction where history and information intertwine with an entertaining story. A beloved college professor once said to me…
Read More5 Ways to Live a Life of Elegance and Grace After 60
I strive to live in the moment each day because of all these demands. We have opportunities every day to learn from the decisions we make. Many of these choices make us stronger. Still, we can struggle with several emotions…
Read MoreHow Moral Elevation Can Replace Negative Feelings with Hope, Love, and Optimism
The phrase “moral elevation” captured my interest. What does it mean? I know what each word means individually, but I didn’t know this term meant the viewing of acts of kindness sets off a positive physical reaction in the viewer…
Read MoreHaving a Passion is Great but Skills Make You Money
Do you have a passion in life? Something that keeps you ticking? Maybe you have more than one. According to Dr. Alison Block, “a passion is something you want to dig into more deeply…
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