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    BEES ~ What They Teach Us About Dying

    Dorothy Sander

    Have you ever seen a bee resting on a flower in the evening? They are sometimes old bees, tired or unwell after a hard day’s work. Old bees don’t return to their hive…

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    How to Support a Friend Dealing with Grief

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    Do you have a friend or loved one who is dealing with grief? You probably want to help but aren’t sure what to say or do. The best thing we can do to…

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    GRIEF: Living Moment to Moment by Laura Siegel

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    Laura Siegel, an invaluable member of  The Aging Abundantly Community, has graciously offered to share some of her thoughts and experiences regarding the grieving process. Loss is something we all have, or will face.…

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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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    CARL JUNG’S LIFE REVIEW – Tasks of Aging

    Dorothy Sander

    MOM’S LIFE REVIEW When my mother was in her nineties, she became obsessed with telling me stories of her life. I heard about people, places and experiences that she had never shared with…

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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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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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