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    THE BENEFITS OF AGING AND THE HEALING PROCESS

    Dorothy Sander

    We speak too little of the benefits of aging. But  I’ve discovered in the second half of life, that each year we live we have an opportunity to resolve our issues and find…

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    BACKWARDS THINKING

    Dorothy Sander

    We live in a world that encourages backwards thinking.  Trained to use our rational minds and to look outside ourselves for direction, we ignore the guidance of our body. The sun streamed through…

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    IMAGINATION AND HEALING: “One More Hour of Peace”

    Dorothy Sander

    We don’t often think of imagination and healing at the same time. But our imagination can be a powerful ally on our behalf when we learn how to use it. I awoke this…

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    THE WOUNDS OF CHILDHOOD

    Dorothy Sander

    The wounds of childhood run deep. They run broad and wide and are left to fester when the light of understanding, compassion, acknowledgement, and love are nonexistent.  In the immediate aftermath of injury,…

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    Aging Abundantly Book Club Selection

    Dorothy Sander

    This month’s selection for the Aging Abundantly Book Club is a recent favorite of mine. I Will Not Live An Unlived Life: Reclaiming Passion and Purpose by Dawna Markova is at it’s heart poetic.…

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    A Safe Place

    Dorothy Sander

    , As I began my healing work, I was guided ever so gently toward the discovery of my safe place. Finding this space was not easy, nor was it anything like I expected…

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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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    Midlife reflections for daughters walking the caregiving path.
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    A pocket-sized companion for anyone seeking grace and light on the journey.

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    Insights from Carl Jung on the soul work of aging with depth and meaning.
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    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.
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    A gentle call to pause, listen deeply, and hear the wisdom waiting within.
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