DSander - Aging Abundantly

Facing Our Deepest Fears

Living in fear can take the joy from life and the texture from living. It’s easy to feel the nudge of fear that would have us huddle in a corner afraid to venture forth. A day doesn’t go by that we don’t hear of, or live through, a natural disaster…

Challenges of Marriage at Midlife – Part II

Once again I’ve been prodded by a Yogi tea bag to write about marriage at midlife! It is unfortunate that Yogi Tea Company isn’t sponsoring my blog! Here it is, last night’s before bed tea bag message: “You can run after satisfaction, but satisfaction must come from within.” ~ A…

Aging Abundantly through the Challenges of Marriage

I fixed myself a cup of tea before sitting down to write this blog. I’m a coffee drinker but certain moments call for a cup of herbal tea and this is one of them. I decided a few days ago, prompted by a comment from one of my favorite readers,…

A Meditation

Life demands so much from each of us each and every day. It doesn’t matter whether we are doing what we love to do or have found ourselves in circumstances we hate. We still have to face each day, look fear and uncertainty in the eye, and move forward. If…

Bubble Busters

I doubt there is a single person alive who has not, at one time or another, encountered a bubble buster. You know, that person who too often you choose to call when you’re all excited about some new idea or adventure you’ve dreamed up, and when you share it with…

Quiet ~ Just a Small Dose Can Make a Difference

It is so easy to wander away from our dreams. Everywhere we go, there are enticing diversions calling for our attention. I can’t help but wonder why it is so difficult to stay focused on what we know is good and right and true…for ourselves. Perhaps it’s the result of…