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    Not Doing

    Dorothy Sander

    We are, too often, miserable when we are not doing. In our increasingly fast- paced world there is little incentive to not-do. No wonder old age terrifies us! We can’t imagine “not doing”!…

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    Fighting Depression

    Dorothy Sander

    Fighting depression is a battle many fight every day, and it is one that is too often fought alone. While to the individual suffering from depression may not feel certain whether or not…

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    WHAT BELIEFS ARE DRIVING YOU?

    Dorothy Sander

    Our beliefs shape our lives. One belief, wrongly held, can cast a shadow over one’s entire life. What do you believe? Do you know what’s driving you? Over the last decade in my…

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    Simplify Your Life

    Dorothy Sander

    Windows to Wisdom: “Simplify your life. Make room wherever and whenever you can for new ideas, new experiences, new friends, and new experiences.” SIMPLIFYING is something many of us think more about with each…

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    Conscious Aging

    Dorothy Sander

    Watching my parents die was one of the most difficult and painful experiences of my life. It was a modern-day tragedy, their suffering both heartbreaking and unnecessary.  I watched, powerless to change a sickness…

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    Accepting Our Body at Every Age

    Dorothy Sander

    Accepting our body, and all of its imperfections, is no easy feat. This is especially true in a culture that reveres the young and extraordinarily tall and thin! A friend shared an article…

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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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