Inspiration

Last month, I wrote an article for 60 and Me that was centered around the idea of establishing boundaries around other people for the purpose of protecting our own emotional health. I talked in the article about how I had been thrown into the role…

This morning I wrapped up an article about a new friend, Susan McNamee. Susan, 67, lives in Denver. In her teens, all she ever wanted to do was be a mom. She was a self-described ‘unpopular pudge’ in high school…

I have always loved a good front porch (though I love a nice back porch as well). There is just nothing as enjoyable as starting the day sitting on my porch, sipping on a cup of coffee, and watching the sun fill the sky with the promises of another day…

Do you want to reconnect with your partner and create new memories, away from the stresses and distractions of everyday life? How about a leisurely walk through a historic neighborhood or a candlelit dinner at a romantic restaurant?

Sylvi lived in a forested town by a river with her menagerie of animals, a dog, two cats, and the many wild birds and squirrels that had come to love her daily attention. She was approaching her 73rd year, and as she reflected on her past, especially…

Imagine if 10 years ago you knew everything you have learned since. Obviously, not the lottery numbers (if only!), but all the wisdom, knowledge, experience that you have now. Would it have helped make life easier? Might you have taken a different path?

If I asked you, “Would you prefer to be happy or rich?” what would you say? This question becomes even more intriguing as we grow older. Read this blog to the end to discover how the phrase “never stop learning” can profoundly impact our lives…

I was 74 years old, and I had just helped my husband to die. I stood alone at the end of the pier, as a frosty spray whipped across my face. It was four months after my husband had gone through a medically assisted death, and all I wanted to do was go with him…

Superheroes don’t always wear capes. Neither do super heroines. Just after Mother’s Day, my virtual Women’s Circle CAFE group devoted an hour to talking about the heroines who changed our lives. And there wasn’t a cape to be found…

Want to start meditating and don’t know where to begin? Or maybe you already have an established meditation practice and want to add more tools to your routine. Mobile apps are great to help out in almost every aspect of our lives…