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    A Work in Progress ~ NOT JUST QUOTES, Inspiration for the Woman in Transition

    Dorothy Sander

    I am a work in progress. That’s on a good day. On a not-so-good day, irritation with my modus operandi settles in. The mean girl in my head sets up shop and hounds…

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    Shape-Shifters & Magical Reinventors – Voices of Wisdom

    Dorothy Sander

    SHAPE-SHIFTERS & MAGICAL REINVENTORS Voices of Wisdom in a Chaotic World   Who would deduce the dragonfly from the larva, the iris from the bud, the lawyer from the infant? …We are all…

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    Mindfulness Mantles by Kay Moates

    Dorothy Sander

    Kay Moates’ artistry is not about Kay and yet she is the essential ingredient in the making of her mindfulness mantles. Every stitch she takes is done in a state of mindfulness, her…

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    The Greatest Gift You Can Give … or Receive

    Dorothy Sander

    The greatest gift you can give another, is to be fully present with them and to give them your undivided attention. The greatest gift you can give yourself, is exactly the same. I came flying…

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    Soul Encounter – An Encounter that Goes Right to Our Soul

    Dorothy Sander

    A soul encounter often comes when we least expect it. My grand-dog Rowdy and I have done our fair share of walking in the rain lately! Like many on the east AND west coast,…

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    The Masks We Wear

    Dorothy Sander

    Moments come along every minute of the day when we get to choose whether or not we will be real or wear one of our masks. In fact, much of the time we…

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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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  • Not Just Quotes
    Inspiration for the Ever-Evolving Woman — from Transition to Transformation.
  • Pathway to a Happier You
    Gentle reflections for navigating life transitions with courage and clarity.
  • Caring for Mom
    Midlife reflections for daughters walking the caregiving path.
  • Aging Abundantly: A Little Book of Hope
    A pocket-sized companion for anyone seeking grace and light on the journey.

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  • Jung’s 7 Tasks of Aging
    Insights from Carl Jung on the soul work of aging with depth and meaning.
  • 14 Top Movies Featuring Older Women
    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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