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    4 Favors That You Should Do for Yourself as You Age

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    The older we get, the more likely we are motivated to look at our lives from different angles. We’ve had enough experience to gain perspective. Young twenty-somethings, eager to make it in their…

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    Taking Action In The New Year – Making It Your Best Yet

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    For many of us, the new year is a time for reflection. There is also a tendency to feel a little down in January. The weather is cold, the festivities are over, and…

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    How to Create Conscious Intention

    Dorothy Sander

    Do you remember the last time you made a declaration of intention not to do something? I sure do! In fact, a perfect example leaps to mind. Scott, (my husband), loves sardines. He…

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    Truth ~ What Are We Fighting For?

    Dorothy Sander

    The value of truth seems to have lost its influence.  The world keeps turning. I get up in the morning to the sun, and go to bed each night with the moon and…

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    Not Doing

    Dorothy Sander

    We are, too often, miserable when we are not doing. In our increasingly fast- paced world there is little incentive to not-do. No wonder old age terrifies us! We can’t imagine “not doing”!…

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    The Holiday Blues

    Dorothy Sander

    The holiday season is winding down. If you’ve made it this far and haven’t had a bout of the blues, you’re doing great! Pat yourself on the back and keep whistling a happy…

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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.
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    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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