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    Why No One Should Fear Getting Older

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    In your 20s, you fear nothing because you’re young and headstrong and everything is so far away. As you age, the things you dreaded come into view and it’s almost as if you…

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    WRESTLING WITH FEAR – MORE ON BUILDING COURAGE

    Dorothy Sander

    Wrestling with fear is an integral part of building courage. As I mentioned in my last post however, “What is Courage”, daring to risk is not as easy as the new age gurus…

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    GRANDDAD – A Memoir Moment

    Dorothy Sander

    It’s the summer solstice and my grandmother’s birthday. The connection seems absolutely right, though I know little about her. My mother told me of her love of nature. . . a gift passed…

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    HEMP OIL – Is it Good for You?

    Dorothy Sander

    Hemp oil is all the rage these days. It seems it’s the latest best new thing for our health. When I was asked to review a hemp oil product I hesitated.  I’m a bit…

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    WISDOM – WHAT IS IT? #WisdomWednesday

    Dorothy Sander

    As a young adult I admired those individuals who emulated wisdom. I read voraciously the words of great writers and teachers who seemed to have an inside tract on the meaning of life. From…

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    HOW TO MANAGE FEAR & ANGER POST ELECTION

    Dorothy Sander

    Panic, fear and anger are very normal responses to what has taken place over the last week (and months). Many of us feel threatened and angered by all that is happening. We are…

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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.

📚 More Books by Dorothy Sander

  • 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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