Sheltering-in-Place: When Mayonnaise Was the Only Reason to Leave the House
Sheltering-in-place. Could have been the perfect Zen experience. Sitting underneath the shade of a Bodhi tree in perfect lotus position. Floating above the ground in a meditative state. The cool brush of saffron robes against my skin…
Read More3 Pecuniary Power Plays That Can Help You Manage Your Money After 60
Does thinking about your financial life in retirement cause you angst? It’s true that fundamental sustenance is paramount, but above that – it is not quantity that unlocks your potential; it is your penchant for positive perspectives…
Read MoreGrief in Isolation: The Real Face of Covid and 7 Ways That Help Me Cope
Over the last months, everyone everywhere has lost someone or something. The whole world is suffering as the virus that causes Covid-19 continues to spread and impact millions. Like so many thousands around the world…
Read MoreHow Pets Can Benefit Older People’s Mental and Physical Health
Are you thinking about getting a pet? Do you share your home with a furry friend already? Aside from being cute and furry (or feathery), pets can bring a lot more than we think to our lives, especially as we get older…
Read More3 Tips for Helping Your Dying Loved One Make End-of-Life Plans
Maria and Arthur are coming towards the end of their lives. They are a couple I know, who raised four children, had vibrant and dynamic careers at the prime of their lives, lived in different countries and made a very positive and significant…
Read MoreNot All Retirement Stress is Bad – So, Throw Some Piranhas in the Fish Tank!
Almost all of us want to reduce the stress in our lives as we enter retirement. After decades of screaming kids, performance reviews, road rage and social pressure, we are finally ready to relax and take it easy a bit…
Read More5 Things I Learned about Meditation, Mindfulness and Myself from a One-Month Mindfulness Challenge
Do you meditate or take time each day to be more mindful and present in your life? Do you feel sometimes that your mind is over-loaded, and you just can’t focus? Do you feel anxious and stressed? Read More
How to Get Rid of Stuff When You Have a Hard Time Getting Rid of Stuff
Whenever I tell people about our minimalist lifestyle they invariably say they love the idea but have a hard time letting go of stuff. My partner and I don’t really get…
Read MoreWill Your Loved One Still Be Your Loved One After Lockdown?
My friends who live alone refuse to let me complain about anything during this quarantine. As soon as I start to be the least bit self-pitying, they cut me off with…
Read MoreAre We Selfish for Having the Occasional Pity Party During Pandemic Times?
A couple of weeks ago we did a drive by for my grandson’s seventh birthday. It was the second grandchild birthday that I’ve had to miss due to the Covid pandemic…
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