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    INTERLUDE: WHAT IS NEXT?

    Dorothy Sander

    TIME FOR AN INTERLUDE in the Voices of Wisdom Series I hope you have been enjoying the The Voices of Wisdom Series! I know I have been enjoying reading and sharing the stories of…

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    Turning Grief into Art By Madeline Sharples

    Dorothy Sander

    Madeline Sharples suffered an unthinkable loss, but her grief was not the end of the story. Not by a long shot. TURNING GRIEF INTO ART by Madeline Sharples I was 59 years old when…

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    ENERGY – WAKE UP WITH MORE OF IT – Create A Happiness List!

    Dorothy Sander

    This morning I woke up with zero energy.  I was tired and draggy. Too much something or other in my diet, or too much gardening precipitated by the nice weather. Either way, my body felt like…

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    Moving Forward by Lucinda Sage-Midgorden

    Dorothy Sander

    GOOD MORNING FRIENDS & VISITORS! Welcome to Aging Abundantly’s Voices of Wisdom Series!  This series is about providing both the space and opportunity for women over fifty to tell their story and to…

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    HARVESTING WISDOM by Author Joan Rough

    Dorothy Sander

    I’m excited to introduce today’s Voices of Wisdom feature contributor Joan Z Rough.  I met Joan through her wonderful blog where she writes regularly about life and “harvesting wisdom”.  I was drawn to…

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    STORIES OF COURAGE & SURVIVAL– ABUSE — Women of Wisdom Series™

    Dorothy Sander

    As part of The Women of Wisdom Series™, I am introducing three memoirs, each addressing the issue of abuse. Though the stories are different, the message is in many ways the same.  Each memoir sheds light…

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I’m Dorothy Sander – Writer, midlife survivor and quiet guide for women navigating change

I believe midlife is not a crisis, but a sacred invitation. My writing explores what it means to live with depth, authenticity, and resilience — especially when the world insists we disappear. This is a space for soulful reflections, healing, and becoming.

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    Gentle reflections for navigating life transitions with courage and clarity.
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    Midlife reflections for daughters walking the caregiving path.
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    A pocket-sized companion for anyone seeking grace and light on the journey.

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    Insights from Carl Jung on the soul work of aging with depth and meaning.
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    Celebrating powerful, complex women on screen — stories we can see ourselves in.
  • There’s No Such Thing as a Perfect Marriage
    A real talk reflection on long relationships, imperfection, and grace.
  • Adrenal Fatigue, Burn Out, Compassion Fatigue
    Naming what wears us down — and how to begin restoring what’s been lost.
  • Listen to the Silence
    A gentle call to pause, listen deeply, and hear the wisdom waiting within.
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