About Dorothy
Hello, I’m Dorothy Sander — writer, soul-seeker, and founder of Aging Abundantly.
For more than a decade, I’ve been writing about the inner terrain of midlife and beyond — the tender, powerful space where change and renewal meet. My work grew out of my own journey. Through caregiving, grief, and burnout, I embarked on a gradual rediscovery of my truest self. What began as a private effort to make sense of life’s upheavals became a shared path of reflection, healing, and growth.
My Background
My formal background is in counseling and spiritual formation. I earned a Master of Divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary, where I studied the writings of Carl Jung and explored the intersection of psychology and spirituality. Later, my thinking was enriched by teachers such as Clarissa Pinkola Estés, Caroline Myss, Brené Brown, and Tara Brach. These voices that deepened my understanding of transformation and the courage it takes to live authentically.
Through my books — The Wisdom Within, Not Just Quotes, and Pathways — and through the Aging Abundantly community, I share reflections and stories that honor the beauty and challenge of growing older. My hope is that my words offer companionship and encouragement — a reminder that healing and wholeness are not destinations, but ways of being we cultivate over time.
Beyond Words
When I’m not writing, you’ll likely find me crocheting in my cozy studio (my version of meditation), tending to my husband, or savoring a quiet moment in nature. My life, like yours, continues to unfold — imperfectly, beautifully, one day at a time.
LET’S CONNECT
If you’d like to stay connected, here’s where you can find me:
🕊️ You can find my latest writing on Substack:
👉 dorothysander.substack.com
📚 Explore my books, including The Wisdom Within, here:
👉 agingabundantly.com/books
🌸 Join the Aging Abundantly Facebook Community:
👉 facebook.com/agingabundantly
✨ I also offer occasional workshops, reflections, and quiet gatherings for women navigating transition.
If you’re walking through change — loss, caregiving, aging, or quiet becoming — I hope you’ll feel seen and supported here.
Welcome. I’m so glad you’re here.
— Dorothy
