I used to believe that holding on was a sign of loyalty. That endurance meant strength. That if something or someone had been part of my life for a long time, I owed it permanence. There comes a moment in life, sometimes quietly, sometimes like a lightening bolt, when you realize that certain things, habits, …
Happy Holidays to All! I will be taking the rest of the year off for self-care and family care. My daughter is navigating a temporary MS setback, and right now my priority is being fully present for her, my grandson, and for myself. This season, I’m choosing to reset. To guide us both through a …
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 …
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 …
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 …
I see dead people. Okay they’re not really dead. They’re just not fully alive. They’re what I call the living dead! I’m not talking zombies, but damn close. Zombie-ish. People who wake up every morning, but never truly wake up. People who are existing without meaning and moving without purpose and not fully living. Some …