I wrote a post for the website Sixty and Me called 7 Reasons Having a Network of Girlfriends is Important As We Age. One thing I noticed in the comments was that some women happily embrace having friends or are open to meeting new ones, while others feel isolated, alone, and sad. They either viewed life as half empty or half full. Having a flock of friends isn't a magic … [Read more...]
Walking Meditation: Easy to Do At Any Age
The key to my sanity, when life gets overwhelming, is my morning walking meditation. I consider it to be a sacred time that no one else can mess with. The process opens up my creativity, helps me focus, and guides me along my path in life. “If you will but aspire You will attain to all that you desire. Before an atom of such need the Sun Seems dim and mirky by … [Read more...]
How to Find Your True Self Over 50 – Who Are You?
Have you ever asked yourself, "Who is my true self?" It's a mysterious question because some of us have no idea who we are really are. I was at a conference, and one of our speakers was Nia Peeples. She’s an actress best known for her part as “Nicole” in the TV series “Fame.” Nia talked about the process she's been going through to rebrand herself. Throughout her acting … [Read more...]
Does Dealing with Overwhelm Make You Crazy as You Get Older?
Are you overwhelmed and feel like you're losing your mind. The way we deal with it may change as we get older. It's possible that dementia is setting in, but it’s more likely that you're being bombarded with stimuli to the point your brain is foggy. Nowadays, everything under the sun is coming at us, online, on TV, at work. and in everyday life, so it's no wonder you're in … [Read more...]