Navigating transitions becomes an art form for many of us, by the time we reach our 60s and 70s. When I wrote several years ago about my husband’s diagnosis, I thought I’d write my way through the changes that were sure to come. But, some times things are just too…
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FROM QUIET TO CHAOS – Practicing “Segment Intending”
chugga chugga chug . . . one step at a time . . . this has been my motto going on a year now. Life went from quiet to chaos seemingly overnight. Have you noticed how it has a way doing that?! I was so sad when my sons moved…
View More FROM QUIET TO CHAOS – Practicing “Segment Intending”Mothers Letting Go
Many of us are in the phase of letting go. One of the first and most difficult we face is that of letting go of our role as mothers. We understand that we must allow our children to be independent and make their own decisions, but this conflicts with the…
View More Mothers Letting GoA New Decade, A New Choice
Every day we have a choice ~ to dwell on the past or focus on today. Ask yourself: what can I do today to bring me one step closer to my dream? We have this moment…now. Don’t we owe it to ourselves to make the most of it? A…
View More A New Decade, A New ChoiceAdapting to Change as We Age
Change is difficult even under the best of circumstances. As we get older we often find ourselves resisting change and seeking security and consistency. As a young person I thrived on change. At any opportunity I was ready to try something new. Eager. Hopeful. Optimistic. The new “shiny thing” was…
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