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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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    What is Courage? Up Up and Away on the Wings of Love

    Dorothy Sander

      In my last post,  Pushed Out of My Comfort Zone , I wrote about my need to find the courage to do the thing I most wanted to do! Hopping on an airplane and…

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    PUSHED OUT OF MY COMFORT ZONE

    Dorothy Sander

    FULL OF SUPRISES I have been pushed out of my comfort zone. Big time. Last night, I received a FaceTime phone call from my sons and their wives/fiance. I’m always excited when I…

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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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    Making A Decision

    Dorothy Sander

    Do you remember being warned as a teen or young adult to think twice before doing something?  I know I do. And, as parents we probably do the same with our children. We…

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    Finding Courage

    Dorothy Sander

    “Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one’s courage.”  ~ Anaïs Nin  A few years ago, a couple of friends and I bought matching silver “tree of life” pendants for our necklaces.  I…

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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.
  • Aging Abundantly: A Little Book of Hope
    A pocket-sized companion for anyone seeking grace and light on the journey.

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    A real talk reflection on long relationships, imperfection, and grace.
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    Naming what wears us down — and how to begin restoring what’s been lost.
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