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    DEAR FRIENDS & KIND HEARTS

    Dorothy Sander

    Dear Friends and kind hearts,  Yesterday felt like a Good Friday to me. Steeped in the sacred and sacramental as a child, the rituals of the Episcopal Church provided comfort to me as…

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    A SPIRIT LIFTING MOMENT

    Dorothy Sander

    Life is challenging. There is no question that we all can use a spirit lifting moment from time to time. This is the first of what I hope will be many such moments…

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    Feeling Lost?

    Dorothy Sander

    Feeling lost, uncertain, wondering what to do with the rest of your life? Overwhelmed by life’s difficulties? Turn your attention to the things that bring you even a flutter of positive energy. Do…

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    PEACE QUOTES – Perfect for Daily Reflection

    Dorothy Sander

    During difficult times, I often turn to quotes to lift and inspire me. These peace quotes are particularly appropriate during the world-wide pandemic. Many regions of the world are suffering not only from…

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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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    “Wild Geese” by Mary Oliver

    Dorothy Sander

    The above image is from: Quotes By Women   Mary Oliver was born in 1935 in Ohio. As a young poet she was influenced by Edna St. Vincent Mallay and has received much critical…

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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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