From Still on Fire: A Memoir by Renee Linnell. Published by Pink Skeleton Publishing. Copyright © 2022 by Renee Linnell. Chapter 1: Slow Down I have a confession to make: I’m not very good at being human. I still can’t figure it out. For the life of me, I cannot figure out other people, and even after all these years of trying, I can’t figure out myself. And maybe that’s … [Read more...]
Elizabeth A Gould, Author of “The Well of Truth” Talks About Menopause
“So many women I’ve talked to see menopause as an ending. But I’ve discovered this is your moment to reinvent yourself after years of focusing on the needs of everyone else. It’s your opportunity to get clear about what matters to you and then to pursue that with all of your energy, time, and talent.” ~Oprah Winfrey The word ‘menopause’ has the power to strike fear in the … [Read more...]
Best Home-Based Small Business Ideas for New Retirees
Most working women and men look forward to retirement the way a kid can’t wait for Christmas. Some people even count the days by X’ing them off on their calendars. Once that day to officially retire comes along, you may suddenly realize you don't have enough savings and investments to keep up the lifestyle you’ve enjoyed for so long. You can get a reverse mortgage Your … [Read more...]
The Space in Between: An Empath’s Field Guide
One of the blurbs offered for my book The Space in Between: An Empath’s Field Guide generously states that I “put words to the wordless,” which honestly, was the most gratifying praise I could have received. It also partly explains why it took me so long to write my book—nearly ten years of countless revisions, exploring how to articulate my intuitive sensory existence. For … [Read more...]
Six Ways to Live Longer and Happier: DECIDE
Did you know that there are over half a million people over the age of 100 in the world? And, that number is expected to be eight times that by 2050. While no one can know for sure if they will become a centenarian, it’s becoming more and more likely. I recommend that people set a clear intention to live a long, happy life, even up to 120 years. Scientists once said that our … [Read more...]