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    PURPOSE and THE RIPPLE EFFECT

    Dorothy Sander

    Do you know what your purpose in life is? This is not a question that’s easy for many to answer. Purpose is a thing that we seem to be chasing, trying to figure…

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    Usefulness and the Music Within

    Dorothy Sander

    Discovering how purpose and joy intertwine in midlife. . . As a child, I never quite knew how to be useful. The youngest of five, I trailed behind a family of capable people.…

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    Aging Abundantly Is An Inside Job

    Dorothy Sander

    Aging Abundantly sounds wonderful, doesn’t it. But it takes work. It’s an “inside job”. It seems like a hundred years ago that Sophie Lumen of The Art of Aging began to amass her…

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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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    Did the Woodstock Generation Lose Its Way?

    Dorothy Sander

    Every day I’m a little more amazed at the materialism in our country. Even as many of us struggle to tighten our budgets and live in spite of lost wages, the more majority…

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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.

📚 More Books by Dorothy Sander

  • 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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