Dorothy's Blog - Aging Abundantly

HEMP OIL – Is it Good for You?

Hemp oil is all the rage these days. It seems it’s the latest best new thing for our health. When I was asked to review a hemp oil product I hesitated. I’m a bit of a late comer to whole foods and natural remedies. From a philosophical standpoint I’m always open to…

Start With Suffering, Then Turn the Page

Suffering…when we’re in it, we think it will never end. The truth is, it is the jumping off point. Suffering kicks us in the butt and we choose to turn the page. We hurt. It’s uncomfortable, so we look for ways to relieve our suffering. We look for fixes. Some…

WRITING FOR CONNECTION – #WednesdayWisdom #AshWednesday

Today, I need to write, to lay out in words on a page the cacophony that has taken up residence within me. Not writing too often leads me to bouts of irritability, depression or sleepless nights. I used to write in a journal every night before I went to bed. That…

Truth ~ What Are We Fighting For?

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 the stars shining their light on my broken heart. The world is a “hot mess” as my…

HOW TO MANAGE FEAR & ANGER POST ELECTION

Panic, fear and anger are very normal responses to what has taken place over the last week (and months). Many of us feel threatened and angered by all that is happening. We are in hyper-reactivity mode and our emotions have been propelling us forward. Everywhere people are saying and doing…

INTERLUDE: WHAT IS NEXT?

TIME FOR AN INTERLUDE in the Voices of Wisdom Series I hope you have been enjoying the The Voices of Wisdom Series! I know I have been enjoying reading and sharing the stories of these courageous and magnificent women and I’m so grateful to them for taking the time to share…