Humans are storytellers; we create narratives to make sense of our lives. The story provides an outline of what happened which can serve as a predictor of what will happen in the future. We choose our stories and they open […]
Lessons in Living – Choose your Story Read on...
My husband expresses love by cooking for people. Every dish is seasoned with love. He is an excellent chef. When our daughter was young, they would cook together and although she learned well, she still loves her father’s food best.
Lessons in Loving – Gifts of Aging Read on...
When I was a child, I observed my grandparents showing deep respect for each other, our parents, and for us. We in turn respected them and their stage of life. In their presence, we wanted to be our best. That
Embracing Graceful Aging Read on...
Times change but people generally do not. We all need love, safety, and connection. It is innate
Timeless Presence Never Grows Old Read on...
The Elements When my children were young, I would recite this verse: “The world is so full of a number of things, I’m sure we all should be as happy as kings.” The thing is the world is full of
To Everything, turn, turn, turn, There is a Season Read on...
When we cannot stop aging but we can choose to do it gracefully.
The Gift in the Challenge: Grandma Love and the Divine Feminine Read on...
Summer is the season of outdoor adventures, vacations, and family reunions. Reunions can be a lot of fun but also fraught with unfinished business dating back to childhood. I have discovered it’s helpful to bring understanding of the characteristics connected
Family, Birth Order, and Me Read on...
Have you ever noticed that when you are facing something new, something challenging, something you don’t yet know how to do, there are often opposing voices in your head? There is the voice of your inner child who is afraid.
Two Voices – One Message Read on...
Life is an adventure! It’s exciting and there is no turning back. We are propelled forward, so we may as well align with it. And see a threshold as a chance to learn and grow. What could be moe exciting than that?
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I have been thinking about the difference between the victim and the hero lately. In my life, I have met many, many people who do amazing things. They create art, businesses, families, and community connections. Some of them experience success
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