For me, simplicity is a verb. It is about taking action to create a lifestyle that is essential, honest and authentic. It is not about saying “no” to possessions. It is about saying “yes” to the things in life that really matter. Read More
Making the transition to life after retirement is challenging. Beyond the obvious practical considerations of where to live, how to stay healthy and how to pay for everything, we also worry about how to find meaning in our lives.
The 6 secret questions included in this article will help you to reconnect with yourself and build the life that you deserve. Read More
Do you consider yourself to be a woman of your word? Are you the one who always keeps promises to herself and to everyone else as well? 18 months ago I would have said that was an appropriate description of me. That was before the big wake-up call came knocking. In that moment, long held thoughts and beliefs evaporated in an instant. I was handed a diagnosis that would strike fear into the heart of a woman of any age…
Read MoreLucille Ball said it: Love yourself first and everything else falls into line.
You really have to love yourself first to have a positive and joyful attitude in life. Loving yourself first kills the negativity that builds up in our hectic environment and culture. We’ve got so much going on in life that the way to keep our life balanced and healthy. Read More
As I round the bend toward seventy, one thought becomes clearer with each passing year. The longer we live, the more opportunities we have to pursue our dreams. This is a message I love to share… and, to my great surprise, I have the street creds to go with it! Read More
Since the popularity of the modern yoga and meditation movement several decades ago, specifically the late 80s and early 90s, practitioners and gurus have focused on creating a stronger connection between the mind, body, and spirit…
Read MoreThe human mind is a complex and powerful entity that has been a subject of fascination and exploration throughout history. In our quest for self-improvement and personal growth, we often seek ways to design and shape our minds…
Read MoreMost of us are familiar with goals and goal-making. For many of us, setting goals is an integral part of achievement and success. As we age, new goals begin or older ones are reviewed through a mid-life career change, personal…
Read MoreI have worked on myself for many years; you might say it has been a life-long practice of mine. I got married young, 19, and have spent more than half of my life married. Therefore, when I found myself single, I made it my mission to date, meet men…
Read MoreAs I looked over the Oscar nominations last week, I grimaced at a couple of the movies vying for Best Picture. But, I reminded myself, we all enjoy different sorts of films. And it’s the same with books. The novel one woman raves about may not be her walking…
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