Hi Friends, I trust you were encouraged with last week’s musings on the Thanksgiving table. How was yours? This week I was inspired by some collected life wisdom, written out in short but powerful sentences. I hope one or more will speak to you.   7 Truths That Quietly Shape a Stronger Life Every season of life teaches us something, especially the ones that stretch us or shake our relationships. Over the years — through motherhood, change, divorce, and reinvention — I’ve lear

Hi Friends, I trust you were challenged to ask your friends and family for the long version of how they are.  We Need Each Other Thanksgiving has a way of shining a spotlight on our connections—sometimes in the best ways, and sometimes in ways that make us want to hide in the pantry with a slice of pumpkin pie. The truth is simple: we need each other , even when relationships feel messy, complicated, or stretched thin. Especially then. As humans, we don’t thrive in isolation.

Hi Friends, I trust you enjoyed learning about your impact in last week’s blog. Today I want to write about something so common, so every day, and of course, I'm giving it a twist.  The Long Version, Please “How are you?”It’s one of the most common questions in daily life—yet most people expect the one-word answer: good , fine , busy . But I’ve reached a point in my life where I genuinely want the long version. I want the real answer… the one that tells me where your heart is

Hi Friends,I trust you were encouraged by last week’s thoughts on rest versus retreat. This week I want to focus on your impact, yes, yours.  The Impact of a Pebble When we think of impact, our minds often go to the big names — the women who changed the world on a grand scale. Take Oprah Winfrey , for example. Born into poverty in rural Mississippi, she built her life from hardship into one of the most influential careers in modern history. Through her talk show, interviews,

Hi Friends, I trust you were challenged by last week’s release exercise. The offer still stands to have me help you through the exercise for free.    Rest, But Not Retreat We’ve all been told to push through. To keep going, stay strong, and not let life “get the best of us.” We have been caught in the boss babe era. And we needed that. It was a stepping stone to where we are now; in a softer, more aligned place. A place that allows for more femininity. Here’s the truth: somet

Hi Friends, I trust you were inspired with last week’s post on retirement.  You Don’t Need Years to Get Over Someone We’ve all heard it: “Time heals all wounds.” But what if that’s not entirely true? What if you don’t need years to get over someone… What if you just need one moment of emotional truth?Because heartbreak doesn’t live in your mind alone— it lives in your body as well. It’s not logical, it’s biological. It’s not something you think your way out of, it’s something

Hi Friends, I trust you enjoyed last week’s writing on make believe.This week, we are talking about something very real, and something that everyone will be faced with.   Why “Retirement” Might Be the Worst Word Ever Invented Your “Second Calling” Could Be the Best Chapter Yet I’ve been reflecting lately on how our culture treats aging — almost as if it’s something to be feared or endured, rather than embraced and lived fully. We spend so much of our lives planning for “retir

Hi Friends, Thank you for you feedback on the harvest theme. As always, it makes my day to hear from you!This week, I was inspired by events around me, so here we go.  The Power of Make Belief I recently came across the story of Max Alexander, a nine-year-old fashion designer who creates entire collections of gowns, jackets, and even couture pieces that rival adult designers. He doesn’t just play dress-up — he becomes a designer. In his mind, he’s already there. No hesitation

Hi friends   I trust you took me up on last week’s challenge and wrote a real card to someone :). This week, with the Harvest Moon still...

Hi Friends, Thank you for your feedback on last week’s tool where i showed you how to replace an old unwan memory with a new one. This...

Hi Friends, How did you answer last week's question? This week we will combine the past with the present. How? Wait and see.  Reclaiming...

Hi Friends, I trust last week’s blog on 'When Love Feels Unsafe' was helpful to you. Most of the questions we ask ourselves are safe....

Hi friends, I trust last week's topic on Menopause was refreshing to you. As always, thank you for your kind feedback. It sure makes my...

Hi Friends, I trust you found last week’s topic helpful on letting go without losing contact.This week, I want to focus on something I've...

Hi Friends, I trust you found the post on communication styles helpful.Today I want to focus on the back to school time, for midlife...

Hi Friends, Last week we explored attachment styles and how they influence the way we connect with others. This week I want to take it a...

Hi Friends, I trust the methapor of the wildflower from last week encouraged you. This week I want to circle back to a topic we touched...

Hi Friends, I trust last week’s words about receiving encouraged you. The above picture shows my oldest son (now 31) in a wildflower...

Hi Friends,I trust last week’s notes on why habits are important resonated with you. This week we will tackle a subject that needs to be...

Hi Friends, Thank you for your feedback on creating versus reacting from last week.   Stop Waiting for the Big Bang – Start Lighting...