Why Staying Active is Essential as We Age “If you can’t fly, then run. If you can’t run, then walk. If you can’t walk, then crawl, but whatever you do, you have to keep moving forward.” ―Martin Luther King Jr. Aging is a natural part of life, but how we age is largely in our …
“There are moments when I feel like a fish out of water gasping for connection in a place that once felt so familiar.” One of the quieter truths about aging is how your social circle changes, often shrinking. Sometimes it is the result of loss, but sometimes it’s because of growth. YOURS. Over the years, …
I’ve been working on this book about loss for the past year. I’ve written about my own experiences, but also have been thoroughly researching the topic. The purpose of this post is not to depress the living s#*t out of you. I am hoping you’ll find it helpful. I will get back to the topic …
So, I was catching up with my girl recently. That might not seem like a big deal, but it is! It takes effort and patience. She works all week and flies to the Midwest every weekend to take care of her aging father. And as someone who hasn’t had a parent in 46 years, I …
Years back, I found myself in a really cool gift shop in Marina Del Rey. They carried all sorts of hilarious signs, mugs, plaques and cards. I was in there for quite some time cracking up! Back in the day, when folks still sent cards for birthdays and holidays, I used to spend a lot …
This week, I’m happy to welcome back a very special guest contributor—Jay Washington, a world traveler whose passport currently tells the story of a life lived fully and fearlessly. His recent adventures span continents and cultures. After doing a little research and reading the following post, I have concluded that adventure, whether it’s crossing an …
“Water is life’s simplest elixir—and one of the most powerful tools for aging well.” After a year or two of heart issues, I finally saw the cardiologist. I was having the opposite issue of most folks my age. My blood pressure kept dropping. That bottom number would fall below 60, and as a result I …
For many, the fear of aging is not just about growing older. It’s about what we believe we have lost or will lose. Strength. Beauty. Relevance. Dreams. This fear whispers in our ears that life has already happened and we are too late. I wake up many a morning and think, you wasted so much …
The Power of Solitude vs. The Weight of Isolation For the past 15 years, maybe longer, my routine has been to spend the first hour of my day alone. I get up and get out. Like the post office, rain, sleet, hail, or snow, I’m up and out. Ideally, I find a quiet place to …
The Art of Being Found & The Gift of Being Present I can admit that I suck at this. I’m either dwelling on the past or stressing about the future and I seriously need to work on that! I’m either replaying the past like a movie I can’t stop watching or stressing about a future …