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- [A SPIRIT LIFTING MOMENT](https://www.agingabundantly.com/a-spirit-lifting-moment/) - 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 shared here, with you. Thank you for being a part of the Aging Abundantly Community and the movement toward a better, happier,
- [REACHING - POETRY](https://www.agingabundantly.com/reaching-a-poem/) - REACHING When I bent down to pick up the pieces of my life, I shoved my hands into the black soot of death and reached through the bitter haze of unspent emotions, to find fragments of me, inert, motionless and suffocating. * When I bent down to pick up the pieces of my mind, I
- [A Safe Place](https://www.agingabundantly.com/finding-a-safe-place/) - , As I began my healing work, I was guided ever so gently toward the discovery of my safe place. Finding this space was not easy, nor was it anything like I expected it to be. I did not expect to go inside of myself and find an anchor, a lifeline, a living, breathing being
- [Overcoming Writer's Block Late Blooming Writers](https://www.agingabundantly.com/overcoming-writers-block-for-late-blooming-writers/) - Overcoming writer’s block is something every writer must face. For new writers over fifty, it can be particularly challenging. We feel a sense of urgency as the years creep up on us. We often feel as though we are playing catch up and we have the nagging feeling that everyone else knows more than we
- [Financial Hardship and Older Women](https://www.agingabundantly.com/financial-hardship-and-older-women/) - Financial hardship impacts many women who are trying to age abundantly! I am one of them. Researching this topic, I ran across an article in the New York Times entitled Why Older Women Face Greater Financial Hardship Than Older Men. What I read in the article did not surprise me, but the statistics are mind-boggling.
- [A New Decade, A New Choice](https://www.agingabundantly.com/a-new-decade-a-new-choice/) - Every day we have a choice ~ to dwell on the past or focus on today. Ask yourself: what can I do today to bring me one step closer to my dream? We have this moment...now. Don't we owe it to ourselves to make the most of it? A NEW DECADE - A New
- [I Honor You Robin Williams](https://www.agingabundantly.com/i-honor-you-robin-williams/) - A Tribute by Dorothy Sander Creativity yearns and churns, Stretches and aches, bogged down by relentless nagging, driven by the ardent and fierce tingles of sinuous standings. Almost unbidden, in a moment of neglect, it erupts and breaks free bursting forth in weightlessness, Sucking in the lifeblood of release to dance wildly across a kaleidoscopic field of
- [7 Top Ways To Manage Your Mental Health](https://www.agingabundantly.com/5-top-ways-to-manage-your-mental-health/) - The media keeps us well-versed on the subjects of health and wellness. However, less is written on how women over fifty can manage their mental health. And yet, our mental health plays a key role in how much we enjoy life. Perhaps we focus on our physical health because it's less complicated. Learning to manage
- [Six Months on the Quiet Path - A Guide to My Substack Posts](https://www.agingabundantly.com/six-months-on-the-quiet-path-a-guide-to-my-substack-posts/) - A gentle reflection on finding peace, purpose, and connection through six months of writings on the Quiet Path from The Wisdom Within Substack.
- [Jung’s 7 Tasks of Aging: Task One — Facing the Reality of Aging and Dying](https://www.agingabundantly.com/task-one-of-carl-jungs-7-tasks-of-aging/) - Task One of Jung’s 7 Tasks of Aging: meet aging and mortality with honesty; avoid cultural traps; begin with quiet, breath, writing, nature, and meditation.
- [Caring Without Carrying](https://www.agingabundantly.com/caring-without-carrying/) - Caring without carrying: five gentle practices to support others, set kind boundaries, and protect your energy—so you can stay steady, compassionate, and well.
- [Evening Snacks to Support Sleep and Emotional Well-Being](https://www.agingabundantly.com/evening-snacks-to-support-sleep-and-emotional-well-being/) - Gentle bedtime snacks to support sleep and emotional well-being, tailored to how you feel—anxious, weepy, restless, or calm.
- [When Nature Is Out of Reach: Moving Gently Indoors](https://www.agingabundantly.com/moving-gently-indoors/) - Trapped by extreme summer heat? Try moving gently indoors to support your well-being and ground yourself when going outside isn’t an option.
- [CALLING MY ENERGY HOME - Caregiver Burnout](https://www.agingabundantly.com/caregiver-burnout/) - Midlife stress, caregiving, caregiver burnout —this personal essay offers a gentle reminder to pause, release, and reclaim your own path.
- [Making The Lives Of Your Family Members Better](https://www.agingabundantly.com/making-the-lives-of-your-family-members-better/) - Looking after a family is not easy. Working together to make each other’s lives easier is something we all try to do. It’s not just about easing day-to-day burdens, however, but taking care of each other in less obvious ways. If you're wondering whether or not you're doing enough for your loved ones, here are
- [For the In-Between Places](https://www.agingabundantly.com/for-the-in-between-places/) - A new book for when you're not who you were — and not quite who you're becoming. . . I’m thrilled to share that my newest book — The Wisdom Within: A Companion for the Journey from Transition to Transformation — is now in production and will be available any day. It’s been a labor
- [FINDING YOUR HAPPY PLACE](https://www.agingabundantly.com/finding-your-happy-place/) - Happy place? I can hear you rolling your eyes. Really? Life is hard! Your just talking woo woo nonsense, and I'm not having any of it. WAIT! Don't go. Read on.
- [FINDING TIME FOR CREATIVITY Women Over 50](https://www.agingabundantly.com/finding-time-for-creativity-women-over-50/) - Finding time for creativity amidst all your responsibilities can be challenging, but it's definitely possible with small, intentional steps. Here are a few tips
- [THESE ARE TUMULTUOUS TIMES, AND. . .](https://www.agingabundantly.com/these-are-tumultuous-times-and/) - Step out of the chaos and back into sanity and well-being. A few simple adjustments to your lifestyle can break your bond with these tumultuous times.
- [KEYS TO HAPPY RETIREMENT LIVING](https://www.agingabundantly.com/keys-to-happy-retirement-living/) - Don't wait until you retire to think about and plan your retirement years. It can be one of the best times of life. Here's a few tips to help you make a plan.
- [CAREGIVER SUPPORT](https://www.agingabundantly.com/caregiver-support/) - Caregiving is an enormous challenge. I know first hand. Here are a few things I do to keep my sanity and find joy in my life.
- [LIFE AFTER 50: Tips to Help You Age Better](https://www.agingabundantly.com/life-after-50/) - Life after 50 just keeps getting better and better! It's the perfect time to start taking better care of yourself and making the changes you've always wanted to make. After all, the effort you make now will help ensure you enjoy your older wiser years. Now is the time to learn everything you need to
- [Trouble Hearing? It May Be Time To See An Audiologist](https://www.agingabundantly.com/having-trouble-hearing/) - Are you having trouble hearing? Hearing loss has many causes and takes a variety of forms. The hearing process is a very complex process. Sound travels through the ear and into different areas of the outer and inner ear to the brain stem. Any disruption along the path can cause hearing loss. So, if you
- [Health Issues To Be Prepared For When You Age](https://www.agingabundantly.com/health-issues-of-aging/) - Our bodies change and develop even as we grow older. Many changes are positive. A few common health issues and small nagging problems may surface. Watch for . .
- [FOUR TOOLS TO HELP WITH MOBILITY ISSUES](https://www.agingabundantly.com/mobility-issues/) - HAVING TROUBLE GETTING AROUND? It's not uncommon to begin to develop mobility issues as we get a little older. Fortunately, dozens of medical devices have been designed to assist us and keep us safe. If you are experiencing difficulty moving from place to place in your home, or when out and about consider some of
- [Realities of Aging You May Not Be Prepared For](https://www.agingabundantly.com/realities-of-aging-you-may-not-be-prepared-for/) - Growing older can be an enriching journey. Yet unexpected challenges can appear. Following are a few realities of aging to consider and prepare for.
- [SIMPLE WAYS TO IMPROVE YOUR MENTAL HEALTH](https://www.agingabundantly.com/simple-ways-to-improve-your-mental-health/) - Our mental health is as important as our physical health. We don't always put it at the top of our list. Take a few minutes to read how you can improve yours.
- [SUPPORT AGING PARENTS without Losing You!](https://www.agingabundantly.com/how-to-support-aging-parents-without-losing-yourself/) - Taking on the role of caregiver to aging parents brings many mixed emotions, and a ton of extra items on our to-do list! Take heart with help and support.
- [NAVIGATING EMOTIONS in DIFFICULT TIMES](https://www.agingabundantly.com/navigating-emotions-during-difficult-times/) - Our feelings tell us what we want and don't want. When we pay attention to them, we can use them to guide our ship through treacherous waters. Here's how.
- [BURN SOME SAGE - Always a Reason to Hope](https://www.agingabundantly.com/burn-some-sage-always-a-reason-to-hope/) - Today is a day of rest for me, and maybe for you. When big things happen we burn up a ton of energy coping, managing our emotions, helping others. Today's post:
- [11/6/2024 A Message for My Children & Grandchildren](https://www.agingabundantly.com/11-6-2024-a-message-for-my-children-grandchildren/) - In the darkness morning, as I struggled to absorb current events, I began writing to my children. What can I say? How can I give them hope? The following is what I sent to them
- [DEAR FRIENDS & KIND HEARTS](https://www.agingabundantly.com/dear-friends-kind-hearts/) - It is up to us to be the light, for one another, for our children and grandchildren. We must choose every day to align ourselves with love and. . .
- [Retirement Hacks to Think About](https://www.agingabundantly.com/retirement-hacks-to-think-about/) - Retirement is a major life transition. It is important to do some planning in advance and to consider all of your options. Hear are a few to think about
- [NARRATIVE NON-FICTION - BOOK REVIEW](https://www.agingabundantly.com/narrative-non-fiction-reviews/) - It's no secret I'm a fan of non-fiction and memoir. Here I offer two excellent narrative non-fiction books for your summer reading. Don't miss them!
- [FINDING JOY AS WE AGE - A CHOICE](https://www.agingabundantly.com/finding-joy-as-we-age-a-choice/) - We've been so busy with the external world and all its challenges that we may have lost sight of what makes us happy. We become problem-focused, instead of . .
- [TIPS FOR CHOOSING THE RIGHT CARE SUPPORT](https://www.agingabundantly.com/tips-for-choosing-the-right-care-support/) - Many people realize, at some point, that they need some form of care support. If this is where you are now, take a few moments to read through the following tips. As you do, begin considering what kind of care will suit your needs best. Where to Receive Care Support First, consider where would you
- [BEES ~ What They Teach Us About Dying](https://www.agingabundantly.com/bees-what-they-teach-us-about-dying/) - The behavior of bees contains many lessons for us humans. If we pay close attention we can learn something from them about how we might think about dying.
- [DISCOVER NEW THINGS AS YOU GET OLDER](https://www.agingabundantly.com/discover-new-things-as-you-get-older/) - Discover new things and stay young at heart! Staying active in mind, body and spirit is the best way to make the most of life after fifty. Here are a few tips:
- [MEDITATION, TECHNOLOGY & AGING ABUNDANTLY](https://www.agingabundantly.com/meditation-technology-aging-abundantly/) - Meditation in the world of technology is possible, but can prove more challenging. Discovering the inner world starts at an early age and paves the way.
- [Important Tips That Will Help You Deal With Retirement](https://www.agingabundantly.com/important-tips-that-will-help-you-deal-with-retirement/) - Retirement is something that most of us will face at some time in the future. Preparing in advance will help us through the transition years. Now is the time to start thinking about what we would like our retirement years to look like and exploring the options available to us. There are so many possibilities
- [FROM QUIET TO CHAOS -  Practicing "Segment Intending"](https://www.agingabundantly.com/from-quiet-to-chaos-practicing-segment-intending/) - chugga chugga chug . . . one step at a time . . . this has been my motto going on a year now. Life went from quiet to chaos seemingly overnight. Have you noticed how it has a way doing that?! I was so sad when my sons moved 1,000 miles west. I was
- [7 GREAT DESSERTS to Top Off Your Dinner Party](https://www.agingabundantly.com/7-great-desserts-to-top-off-a-dinner-party/) - Dessert ideas for your next dinner party.
- [GRANDDAD - A Memoir Moment](https://www.agingabundantly.com/granddad-memoir-moment/) - It's the summer solstice and my grandmother's birthday. The connection seems absolutely right, though I know little about her. My mother told me of her love of nature. . . a gift passed down through the generations in our family. Now, as I watch my son till and plant his garden I see the circle
- [HOW TO AVOID CAREGIVER BURNOUT](https://www.agingabundantly.com/how-to-avoid-caregiver-burnout/) - Caregiving is a demanding, and often unexpected occurrence. Most of us do it out of love and necessity and too often underestimate the toll it takes on us.
- [NEW BLOGGERS: The Benefits of A Website](https://www.agingabundantly.com/new-bloggers-the-benefits-of-a-website/) - New bloggers are faced with the decision of where to share their creations. Social media offers immediate access to audiences, but a website remains essential.
- [LEARN TO MEDITATE THE EASY WAY](https://www.agingabundantly.com/learn-to-meditate-the-easy-way/) - Do you want to meditate but fear it is out of your comfort zone? If so, you've come to the right place. I understand! As a young adult I secretly admired the people I heard about who made trips to the "mountain top" that didn't require LSD! Always interested and curious about the spiritual world,
- [Managing Menopause](https://www.agingabundantly.com/managing-menopause/) - Menopause arrived in my life when I wasn't paying attention and it came in arcing swirls of confusing symptoms, that ebbed and flowed in an annoyingly unpredictable fashion. In my forties, I was blissfully unaware that the night sweats I was experiencing was actually peri-menopause. Furthermore, moodiness and irritability were a part of my very
- [The Challenges We Face - Finding a New Normal](https://www.agingabundantly.com/the-challenges-we-face-finding-a-new-normal/) - Just when we think the challenges we face can't get any bigger, they do. The last three plus years of political divide around the world has upended our sense of who we are as a people and a nation. It seems every conversation is potentially a contentious one. We avoid certain topics of conversation, people
- [Retiree's Bucket List - Things to Do to Spice Up Your Retirement](https://www.agingabundantly.com/retirees-bucket-list-things-to-do-to-spice-up-your-retirement/) - Retirement offers an exciting opportunity to embark on new adventures. Revisit forgotten hobbies and craft an itinerary filled with laughter and wisdom. Contrary to popular belief, creating a bucket list is not just reserved for young adults. Research has shown that such a list can bring vitality and enthusiasm back into retirees lives as well.
- [HOW TO PROTECT YOUR FINANCIAL FUTURE AS YOU AGE](https://www.agingabundantly.com/how-to-protect-your-financial-future-as-you-age/) - Making an effort to protect our financial future is an important consideration as we age. We are all getting older. It is, after all, a fact of life! But, how we face and deal with the aging process is a choice. Each morning we have the opportunity to choose abundance or something less. We can
- [Getting to Know Our Body - Diet & the Healing Process](https://www.agingabundantly.com/getting-to-know-you/) - I learned so much about diet and the healing process wile working with Crystal (a highly trained Naturopath and RN) We have completed our work together for now, but I will touch base with her in August. Here's a few things I've learned: 1. Our dietary habits impact on all areas of our lives, from
- [A World of Abundance](https://www.agingabundantly.com/a-world-of-abundance/) - A world of abundance lives outside of my window this morning. I am drawn to the Carolina blue sky. My breath catches as I see the sun's rays wash over the lush green foliage along the driveway's edge. It's hard to imagine that in just a few short weeks the landscape will look quite different.
- [Our Authentic Inner Voice](https://www.agingabundantly.com/our-authentic-inner-voice/) - Finding our authentic inner voice is a useful endeavor, even as it is a difficult one. I've written much in the midst of my pain over the last decade, but now that I'm in a clearing space I find my perspective is different, my view broader and broader by the day. I was listening to
- [Creating a New Life Free of PTSD Symptoms](https://www.agingabundantly.com/creating-a-new-life-free-of-ptsd-symptoms/) - Writing is one of my best defenses against the darkness as I endeavor to live a life free of PTSD symptoms. Sometimes things get in the way and interrupt the quiet time I need to write. Last week, my computer broke and I spent several hours getting it up and running. Then there was a
- [Beneath Our Pain](https://www.agingabundantly.com/we-cannot-ignore-the-cry/) - We dig beneath our pain not only to eliminate the pain, but to grow through and beyond it; to discover what, or who, is lurking there in the dark corner of our heart left unattended as life passed swiftly by. When we grow weary of living on the surface, of trying to catch each wave
- [A Reason to Journey On](https://www.agingabundantly.com/a-reason-to-journey-on/) - Since last writing, I have been on a journey, both an exterior one and an interior one. We are all, everyday, journeying somewhere, whether we leave our home or not. There is so very much to learn about the nature of life, the gift of living, and our reason for being here. It is a
- [Gutting It Out](https://www.agingabundantly.com/gut-it-out/) - Sometimes it just takes guts. Sometimes we can't think our way to a solution. We can't whine our way to the answer. We can't emote our way to healing. Sometimes it just takes guts and putting one foot in front of the other and doing the thing we think we cannot do, facing that thing
- [The Aftermath of a Childhood of Abuse](https://www.agingabundantly.com/childhood-of-abuse/) - A childhood of abuse or neglect sets the stage for an adult who does not know who they are. Healthy boundaries are either a mystery or non-existent, and their behavior often either too rigid or too fluid. When we don't know who we are, we may unconsciously cling to the rules and belief systems that
- [PRIVACY POLICY](https://www.agingabundantly.com/privacy-policy/) - PRIVACY NOTICE Last updated January 19, 2023 This privacy notice for Aging Abundantly ("Company," "we," "us," or "our"), describes how and why we might collect, store, use, and/or share ("process") your information when you use our services ("Services"), such as when you: Visit our website at http://www.agingabundantly.com, or any website of ours that links to
- [LIVING A FULFILLING LIFE AFTER RETIREMENT](https://www.agingabundantly.com/life-after-retirement/) - Life after retirement starts out with a period of adjustment. While it may feel like a time of endings at first, it is also filled with possibilities and new beginnings. Getting older is a privilege. It is important that we try to see it this way. We hear so much about worsening health for the
- [7 TYPES OF LAWYERS HELPFUL TO SENIORS](https://www.agingabundantly.com/7-types-of-lawyers-helpful-to-seniors/) - hey youThere are many different types of lawyers that deal with different types of legal matters. As you reach your retirement years, it's a good time to start thinking about estate planning and other legal matters. Understanding the different types of lawyers specifically trained to provide this types of assistance is essential to making an
- [MAKING FRIENDS AS A SENIOR](https://www.agingabundantly.com/making-friends-as-a-senior/) - Making friends as a senior citizen is not always easy, especially if you have recently retired, lost a spouse, and/or moved to a new home or location. But, do not be disheartened. There are steps you can take to find friends and build relationships at every age. We all need and want companionship. Research has
- [How to Feel Graceful When Aging](https://www.agingabundantly.com/how-to-feel-graceful-when-aging/) - We all want to feel graceful as we age, but it can be difficult to accept aging. The physical changes we experience won't let us ignore it! What really matters, however, is how we think about life, and ourselves, as we age. Are we going to embrace every change with the curiosity of discovery? Or,
- [MAKING CHOICES & SETTING LIMITS](https://www.agingabundantly.com/making-choices-setting-limits/) - Making choices and setting limits are two invaluable tools for mental health and self-discovery. This is especially true at midlife and during times of transition and change. Our choices define who we are and saying yes to what we want and no to what we don't want tells others who we are. Each time we
- [FINDING OUR COMFORT ZONE AS WE AGE](https://www.agingabundantly.com/finding-our-comfort-zone-as-we-age/) - When we are able to create a level of comfort in our day-to-day lives, we are in a much better place to cope with the unexpected. This is especially true the older we get when resilience makes a difference in how we bounce back physically and emotionally. The uncertainties of aging, such as loss, health
- [14 TOP MOVIES FEATURING OLDER WOMEN](https://www.agingabundantly.com/14-top-movies-featuring-older-women/) - Movies featuring older women have historically been a rarity. Women have had a rough ride in the film industry, as they struggled for substantial roles. Systemic ageism and sexism have deprived the world of some stellar performances, but the tide is slowly turning. Some great movies have managed to slip through the ageist net. The
- [RESENTMENT & SELF-PITY: Signposts for Self-Awareness](https://www.agingabundantly.com/resentment-and-self-pity/) - Resentment and self-pity are two feeling states that we have all experienced at one time or another. While they are uncomfortable, and often unproductive, with awareness and attention they can be tools for greater self-awareness and improved mental health. PRIMARY AND SECONDARY EMOTIONS It is helpful to first understand the difference between primary emotions and
- [EASTER: A SYMBOL OF HOPE](https://www.agingabundantly.com/easter-a-symbol-of-hope/) - The symbolism of Easter belongs to all, regardless of specific religious beliefs. Death and resurrection, or the life, death, life cycle, takes its cue from nature. The change of the seasons in spring aptly coincides with the Christian celebration of Easter in many parts of the world. As we watch the unfolding of new life,
- [NAVIGATING TRANSITIONS - Another Chapter](https://www.agingabundantly.com/navigating-transitions-another-chapter/) - Navigating transitions becomes an art form for many of us, by the time we reach our 60s and 70s. When I wrote several years ago about my husband's diagnosis, I thought I'd write my way through the changes that were sure to come. But, some times things are just too complex and painful to talk
- [HOME ORGANIZATION & IMPROVEMENTS](https://www.agingabundantly.com/home-organization/) - It's no secret that the pandemic launched all manner of home organization and improvements. For us, it was the perfect opportunity to take the steps necessary to adapt to Scott's decreased mobility. The downtime afforded by the pandemic gave us an opportunity to undertake a home upfit. We've enjoyed the results so much, I decided
- [PLANNING FOR YOUR FUTURE](https://www.agingabundantly.com/planning-for-your-future/) - Planning for your future is an exercise in good self-care. It's an valuable step to take, not only for tomorrow, but because it will give you peace of mind today. By deciding what's most important to you, discovering what your options are and putting relative things in place, you will alleviate stress. That nagging feeling
- [DOES EXERCISE INTENSITY MATTER - PART 3 of Exercise & Depression](https://www.agingabundantly.com/does-exercise-intensity-matter/) - When you're new to exercise any kind of movement is a positive. But, you may be wondering if exercise intensity adds to its benefits. While research into exercise and depression is ongoing, some studies show that intensity offers no additional benefit. That being said, however, in my experience, the more my overall health improves the
- [EXERCISE: A Tool to Diminish Depression](https://www.agingabundantly.com/exercise-a-tool-to-diminish-depression/) - Diminish Depression with Exercise Even a slight decrease in depression is huge for those experiencing depression. It is a complicated illness that, when left unattended, destroys relationships, careers, opportunities and the ability to enjoy ones life. Taking steps to diminish depression only makes sense. Fortunately, research has come a long way since I first started
- [HOW TO ADD EXERCISE TO YOUR LIFE - Defeat Depression Part 2](https://www.agingabundantly.com/how-to-add-exercise-to-your-life/) - GET UP AND MOVE You may already be aware of the research that shows that when we add exercise to our life it lifts our mood. But knowledge does nothing unless we put it to use. In this post, I want to help you do just that. As I’ve said, I'm one of those people
- [Four Cheese Ziti Marinara by Healthy Choice - A Review](https://www.agingabundantly.com/four-cheese-ziti-marinara-by-healthy-choice-a-review/) - I had the opportunity to sample a Healthy Choice Baked Entree last night, thanks to Vibrant Nation and being a part of the Vibrant Nation Influencer Network. Somehow they discovered that I love to give my opinion on products and even fill out surveys now and again for free. It gives me a sense of
- [Do You Carry Life Insurance?](https://www.agingabundantly.com/do-you-carry-life-insurance/) - Women have come a long way in the work force in my life time. They've made great strides in the business world and in their ability to earn an income and be self-supporting on many levels. Research shows that women are now the sole or primary breadwinner in 40% of U.S. households. In one generation,
- [Self-Actualization....Really??](https://www.agingabundantly.com/self-actualization-really/) - I was up later than usual last night. It was one of those sleepless nights. I don't usually watch TV when I can't sleep, but I had it on in the background for company while I worked on my laptop, and David Letterman came on. My curiosity peaked when he announced that Cher would be
- [Create, Not Curate!](https://www.agingabundantly.com/create-not-curate/) - Today begins the journey to manifest me in 2014. Yesterday, as I was browsing my email, reading blog posts and generally wasting a whole lot of time online, I ran across a young woman who had begun a year or more ago to write a poem a day. It was simply a practice she decided
- [Married or Single - A Reality Check](https://www.agingabundantly.com/marriage-or-single-a-reality-check/) - I've lost more than one close friend because I was married and my friend was either not married, or divorced. There seems to be an unspoken and clumsily resurrected wall placed by women of our generation between the married and the unmarried; an unspoken ambivalence of sorts that keeps us from communicating openly and honestly
- [5 Risks Of A Fall Inside & Outside Your Home](https://www.agingabundantly.com/5-risks-of-a-fall-inside-outside-your-home/) - A fall can be serious. Every year, millions of older adults fall and injure themselves. What you may not realize, however, is that a fall can have dramatic consequences. Three million seniors are treated by emergency services every year due to injuries sustained from a fall. More than 9 in 10 hip fractures are the
- [PREPARING FOR RETIREMENT: The Ultimate Guide](https://www.agingabundantly.com/preparing-for-retirement/) - Preparing for retirement is an important step to take to help us ease into and enjoy our leisure years. Exercise and a healthy diet are at the top of your list, and that's great! But, what other steps can you take to be ready to enjoy your retirement years? Here are a few steps you
- [Simplifying and Downsizing May Just Be Contagious!](https://www.agingabundantly.com/beware-simplifying-and-downsizing-may-be-contagious/) - The day before my youngest son got married, his older brother announced that he and his family were moving back to NC. He'd got a new job. We were thrilled. I missed having he and his brother close to home and the 1,000 miles between us grew enormous once baby Emmett was born. For all
- [Accepting the Unresolved In Your Life](https://www.agingabundantly.com/be-patient/) - "Be patient toward all that is unsolved in your heart and try to love the questions themselves… Do not seek the answers, which cannot be given you because you would not be able to live them. And the point is to live everything. Live the questions now. Perhaps you will then gradually, without noticing it,
- [A RENDEVOUS WITH DESTINY: The U.S. Election](https://www.agingabundantly.com/election-2016-a-rendezvous-with-destiny/) - We are coming face to face with our history and our destiny. This morning I attempted to put thoughts about the election into words. This is a turning point for us as a nation. I feel it. I sense it. I pray we chose the light. Here's what I wrote on Facebook: My first election
- [HOW TO MANAGE FEAR & ANGER POST ELECTION](https://www.agingabundantly.com/manage-fear/) - 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 things they would not ordinarily
- [Truth ~ What Are We Fighting For?](https://www.agingabundantly.com/what-is-truth/) - 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 young millennial friends would say.
- [Start With Suffering, Then Turn the Page](https://www.agingabundantly.com/suffering-turn-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 are dead ends. Others lead
- [INTENTION - What Will You Create?](https://www.agingabundantly.com/intention-what-will-you-create/) - “Every journey begins with the first step of articulating the intention, and then becoming the intention.” Bryant McGill, author of Voice of Reason Intention is like going into a grocery store. Every time we step through the door we are greeted with shelves full of opportunity for enhanced health. And, just as many opportunities
- [How to Create Conscious Intention](https://www.agingabundantly.com/conscious-intention/) - 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 introduced them to my sons when they were teenagers and they shocked me by actually trying them. (He's always had more persuasive
- [Bullies & Narcissists - Characteristics](https://www.agingabundantly.com/bullies-narcissists-characteristics/) - Before I begin my topic of bullies and narcissists, I'd like to apologize to any of you who tried to visit The Aging Abundantly Community website over the last six weeks. It seems gremlins weaseled their way into the technical workings of the site and mucked things up really good. It so happens this problem
- [HELP YOUR HOME to HELP YOUR MENTAL HEALTH](https://www.agingabundantly.com/help-your-home-to-help-your-mental-health/) - We all want to escape when we get home, don’t we? We’ve heard the promise of houses as sanctuaries, and we’ve always looked for a space which offers the same. You may even decorate with your well being in mind, and introduce plants because you heard it would help. But, despite your best efforts,
- [FEAR. How to Uncover this Powerful Emotion and Not Let it Control You](https://www.agingabundantly.com/i-am-afraid-fear-keeps-us-stuck/) - YES, I AM AFRAID. OFTEN. FEAR - It arises in all of us. Then it drifts away and we forget, until it returns again. Whether it's the threat of a hurricane or flooding, forest fire or political mayhem, a serious illness or the loss of a spouse, this emotion is part of life. For many,
- [GETTING UNSTUCK -- How to Get a Handle on What Is Holding You Back](https://www.agingabundantly.com/getting-unstuck-resistance-to-change/) - Freeing ourselves from troublesome situations or behaviors is a skill not everyone possesses. We all experience times when things just don't feel right and we are uncertain of what it is we need to change. At other times we know exactly what to do differently but we can't find a way to break our resistance
- [FEELINGS JUST ARE - Manage Your Thoughts, But Allow Your Feelings](https://www.agingabundantly.com/manage-thoughts-not-feelings/) - Feelings just are. I think I spent most of my life trying to manage my feelings. Born a HSP (highly sensitive person) and an empath, my world was a giant stew of sensory perceptions. If I had a brain, I didn't have control of it, that's for sure. My senses ran my life. My parents
- [Are You Ready For Retirement?](https://www.agingabundantly.com/are-you-ready-for-retirement/) - You may have stepped away from the 9 to 5 already or are considering hanging up your office pass. Either way, full-time work is no longer the priority in life it once was and you’re glad of it. But are you ready for retirement and to stop working completely? In this blog, we take a
- [4 Great Hobbies to Take up As You Get Older](https://www.agingabundantly.com/hobbies-for-retirement/) - Many people look forward to their retirement. This is, of course, understandable. After working for many years, the opportunity to relax and do the things we've put off for lack of time, is very appealing. We imagine kicking back, lingering over our coffee and being free of external demands. We envision doing things we love
- [Tired of Family Drama? Here's How to Deal With It](https://www.agingabundantly.com/family-drama-and-how-to-deal-with-it/) - Family Drama is something few of us escape. As time goes by and our families grow, it can happen more often. In-laws of all varieties combined with different upbringings and personalities can lead to disagreements and upsetting arguments. Even when you're not personally involved, it's common to feel pressured to pick a side or to
- [MATURITY MATTERS: 3 Unusual Business Ideas for the Over 60's](https://www.agingabundantly.com/maturity-matters-3-unusual-business-ideas-for-the-over-60s/) - Some people are planning their retirement when they reach their 60's. However, for many, the thought of not working is one they simply don't consider. In fact, instead of retiring from work, they use this phase in their life, and the maturity and experience they have gained, to start their own business. Of course, there
- [Nurturing Your Body and Mind: 4 Tips to Implement This Winter](https://www.agingabundantly.com/nurturing-your-body-and-mind-4-tips-to-implement-this-winter/) - Nurturing your body and mind has never been as crucial as it is today. Indeed, we have all gone through extremely challenging times in the past months. Scientific evidence is showing the effects of the pandemic and lockdown on our health, both mental and physical. However, during summer, it was at least possible to enjoy
- [Finding Courage in Adversity](https://www.agingabundantly.com/finding-courage-in-adversity/) - I think of my father more often these days. At sixty-six, like his father before him, he had a stroke and lost the use of the right side of his body. At the time I was only twenty-five, and while I admired the determination and perseverance he displayed throughout his recovery. I could not fully
- [Laughter ~ Balm for the Soul](https://www.agingabundantly.com/laughter-balm-for-the-soul/) - You don't stop laughing because you grow old. You grow old because you stop laughing. ~ Michael Pritchard ~~~ What would life be like without laughter? One of the many gifts of aging is acquiring the ability to take ourselves a bit less seriously. While some people are just born with the ability to laugh many are not.
- [ADJUSTMENTS TO YOUR HOME for Comfort & Safety](https://www.agingabundantly.com/adjustments-to-your-home/) - We’ve all spent a whole lot more time in our own homes over the past year. It's given us time to think about making adjustments to our home. People have been working from home, educating their kids from home and spending all of their free time at home. Many have only left the house to
- [The Willingness to Face Our Pain](https://www.agingabundantly.com/the-willingness-to-face-our-pain/) - "Retreating into yourself to find purpose can be like straddling a dock and a boat that is moving away. We are pulled in opposite directions by the intense desire of the mind for human involvement and the equally intense need of the soul for its own company. In the sheer immensity of solitude, when
- [Aging Abundantly Book Club Selection](https://www.agingabundantly.com/aging-abundantly-book-club-selection/) - 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. Packed with images, metaphors and enough symbolic language to keep me giddy for weeks, it is a book to savor. It reminds
- [Accepting Our Body at Every Age](https://www.agingabundantly.com/do-you-hate-your-body/) - Accepting our body, and all of its imperfections, is no easy feat. This is especially true in a culture that reveres the young and extraordinarily tall and thin! A friend shared an article on Facebook entitled: We Hate Our Bodies, and It's Not Our Fault. How could I not read it after all the conversations
- [Simplify Your Life](https://www.agingabundantly.com/simplify-your-life/) - Windows to Wisdom: "Simplify your life. Make room wherever and whenever you can for new ideas, new experiences, new friends, and new experiences." SIMPLIFYING is something many of us think more about with each passing year. Have you ever asked yourself, "What do I really need to be happy?" Most of us live wrapped in a cocoon
- [Listen to the Silence](https://www.agingabundantly.com/listen-to-the-silence/) - SILENCE & THE HEAT PUMP We've lived in the south for close to twenty years and while it's not uncommon for us to turn on the air conditioning when it's snowing in other parts of the country, the heat has been running non-stop. That is until our heat pump decided it was tired and quit. The
- [WHAT BELIEFS ARE DRIVING YOU?](https://www.agingabundantly.com/what-beliefs-are-driving-you/) - Our beliefs shape our lives. One belief, wrongly held, can cast a shadow over one's entire life. What do you believe? Do you know what's driving you? Over the last decade in my work with women over fifty, I have heard said countless times, "I don't feel that way anymore", and "I don't worry about
- [Fighting Depression](https://www.agingabundantly.com/fighting-depression/) - Fighting depression is a battle many fight every day, and it is one that is too often fought alone. While to the individual suffering from depression may not feel certain whether or not their experience is depression, a great deal of research has been done, statistics collected and diagnostic criteria assembled. A therapist or physician
- [Not Doing](https://www.agingabundantly.com/not-doing/) - 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"! We are so programmed to do, do, do. There's nothing inherently wrong with doing. It feels good to be productive. A problem
- [BOOMERS AGING ABUNDANTLY](https://www.agingabundantly.com/boomers-aging-abundantly/) - DO YOU THINK IT'S TIME TO RETIRE THIS PICTURE? BOOMERS AGING WELL I've been struggling for a while now to figure out what direction to head with Aging Abundantly. A decade has passed since I ventured into my own midlife chaos along with a generation of women who knew that somehow their aging process had
- [Mothers Letting Go](https://www.agingabundantly.com/mothers-letting-go/) - Many of us are in the phase of letting go. One of the first and most difficult we face is that of letting go of our role as mothers. We understand that we must allow our children to be independent and make their own decisions, but this conflicts with the powerful urge to protect, guide
- [OUR THOUGHTS, OUR CHOICE - Doing "The Work"](https://www.agingabundantly.com/our-thoughts-our-choice/) - "The greatest weapon against stress is our ability to choose one thought over another." William James We can be fooled by our thoughts. For example, it's Monday, but it doesn't feel like Monday. It feels like Tuesday or Wednesday. Due to the inconvenience of a stomach virus, I lost a few days last week and worked
- [FINDING HER HERE, by Jane Relaford Brown - A Poem on Aging](https://www.agingabundantly.com/finding-her-here-poem-on-aging/) - A ran across this poem - Finding Her Here - the other day and wanted to share it with you. It sums up so beautifully what so many of us are experiencing as we accumulate years. I hope you enjoy it! DS FINDING HER HERE by Jayne Relaford Brown I am becoming the woman I’ve wanted, grey
- [THE GRAMMYS 2016 and ROLLING IN THE DEEP](https://www.agingabundantly.com/grammys-2016-rolling-in-the-deep/) - I tried to watch the Grammys last night. I was hopeful. I like all kinds of music and there are many young up and comings that I listen to on a regular basis. My youngest son keeps me in the loop. He lives in Kansas City which you may or may not know has a happening
- [Be Useful - What Do You Do Best - What Are Your Gifts?](https://www.agingabundantly.com/be-useful/) - I never felt like I knew how to be useful as a child. My skills were limited. The youngest of five, my siblings had little use for me and more often than not I was a burden not an aid. They were useful! They taught me things. My sister taught me how to fix my hair,
- [Navigating Family Drama - Crazy Relatives and Jousting Fests](https://www.agingabundantly.com/navigating-family-drama/) - Family drama shows up in everyone's life at one time or another. Who doesn't have at least one relative that drives them slap crazy? I know I sure do! In fact, there was a time when there were more family members who agitated me, than those who didn't! Going to family gatherings was like trying to take
- [ENERGY - WAKE UP WITH MORE OF IT - Create A Happiness List!](https://www.agingabundantly.com/energy-wake-up-with-more/) - This morning I woke up with zero energy. I was tired and draggy. Too much something or other in my diet, or too much gardening precipitated by the nice weather. Either way, my body felt like lead and my mind like slogging through mud. I poured a cup of coffee and sat down to read my email. My plan for the
- [LET'S TALK TUESDAY: EXPECTATIONS](https://www.agingabundantly.com/expectations/) - Our expectations shape how we view and experience life. Some expectations lie outside our conscious awareness, and our dreams draw in part upon these hidden expectations. Dreams are a necessary and valuable part of life but unearthing the hidden thoughts within them can improve our relationships and our quality of life and help us understand
- [I Love the Sea - A Reflection](https://www.agingabundantly.com/i-love-the-sea/) - I love the sea. My restless soul tells me it's time to step into the wide open spaces, water and sunshine. It's time to pay a visit to my friend, the sea. I know some don't care for sand in their shoes or squishing up between their toes. It is true that sand doesn't mix
- [Mindfulness Mantles by Kay Moates](https://www.agingabundantly.com/mindfulness-mantles/) - Kay Moates’ artistry is not about Kay and yet she is the essential ingredient in the making of her mindfulness mantles. Every stitch she takes is done in a state of mindfulness, her art is her meditation practice, and her very personal practice a very personal gift to her patrons. Kay, the artist and the
- [There's No Such Thing As A Perfect Marriage](https://www.agingabundantly.com/perfect-marriage/) - RELATIONSHIP CHALLENGES PERFECTION IS MAKE BELIEVE Perfection is a construct, an elusive creation of our imagination. What we imagine as a perfect relationship is largely driven by our underlying beliefs. These beliefs, formed in early childhood, silently play a part in all of our relationships. Our position in the family, the way our parents
- [We All Need Support](https://www.agingabundantly.com/we-all-need-support/) - It took far longer than I would like it to have taken, for me to understand what real "support" looks like. I'm a rebellious sort, by nature or nurture it's hard to say, and I have never liked people telling me what to do, think, or say. It's one of the primary reasons I did not pursue
- [Holistic Detoxification Process w/ Crystal Honeycutt](https://www.agingabundantly.com/detox-a-perspective-from-crystal/) - Last week I asked Crystal if she would be willing to write a few words about the detox and wellness program I'm following from her viewpoint as an expert. She went above and beyond and created this great video. I know you'll enjoy it! If you have any questions, feel free to leave them in a comment
- [Along the Path of Healing](https://www.agingabundantly.com/along-the-path-of-healing/) - I’m settling into life with my new food choices. As time goes on, what I eat has become less and less a part of my waking thoughts, and more just something I do at certain times of day. I have not allowed myself to “cheat” because it is in those gray areas that I know
- [Developing Resiliency](https://www.agingabundantly.com/developing-resiliency/) - It's hard to believe it's been a week since I last wrote here. Time flies when you're feeling good, and I'm feeling great! I didn't think I could ever feel "young" again. I not only feel younger than a did four weeks ago, I feel better than I ever have in a body/mind/spirit. It's been a hard-fought
- [Down the Rabbit Hole](https://www.agingabundantly.com/down-the-rabbit-hole/) - Last week I fell down the rabbit hole. I've been working my out ever since. I wrote a blog post toward the end of the week and lost it! I don't know about you, but sometimes my computer has a mind of its own and decides that what I've written doesn't need to be read.
- [Finding Your Inner Guide](https://www.agingabundantly.com/finding-your-inner-guide/) - Many of us, particularly those of us who are members of the "scar clan", the walking wounded, have an unhealthy tendency to minimize our accomplishments. We look around us and see only those people who excel, who have accomplished what we have accomplished and more. As our access and, perhaps more precisely, our exposure to what’s
- [Still Learning](https://www.agingabundantly.com/still-learning/) - When I stop and close my eyes and breathe in what peace I can find around me...in the breezes that blow, the hum of the chime as the air lifts it in song...I find fear when I want desperately to find comfort. It is a hard journey finding my way out of fear. It nips
- [My Unfolding](https://www.agingabundantly.com/my-unfolding/) - The unfolding of consciousness sometimes feels like a runaway freight train...and I'm just hanging on for dear life. Ah, but what a ride! My only regret is that I got on board so late in life. On the other hand, my life's path that led me to this point carries with it an experiential awareness
- [In Search of My Edges](https://www.agingabundantly.com/in-search-of-my-edges/) - I'm trying to find my edges. The perfect unfolding of a new beginning, a new drama that is directed only by me. As daft an attempt as this might be, it quickens my spirit and draws me forward. The edges of me, the beginnings, the ends, the boundaries of my soul lend shape and substance
- [Banish the Darkness](https://www.agingabundantly.com/banish-the-darkness/) - I've come to see that when darkness resides in our soul it's because we dare not look in the corners and crevices that contain our pain. We fear the darkness when we could choose to shine a light to banish it. A self-protective mechanism no doubt. Still.... In recent years, I've more often chosen to shine
- [IMAGINATION AND HEALING: "One More Hour of Peace"](https://www.agingabundantly.com/imagination-healing-one-more-hour-of-peace/) - We don't often think of imagination and healing at the same time. But our imagination can be a powerful ally on our behalf when we learn how to use it. I awoke this morning feeling anything but peace. Still on the mend after dental work last week, I reluctantly crawled out of bed. The gloomy
- [BACKWARDS THINKING](https://www.agingabundantly.com/backwards-thinking/) - We live in a world that encourages backwards thinking. Trained to use our rational minds and to look outside ourselves for direction, we ignore the guidance of our body. The sun streamed through the kitchen window this morning. The warm inviting tendrils wrapped themselves around me like a lost lover. The relief I felt, the
- [Manifest Me - One Year Later](https://www.agingabundantly.com/manifest-me-one-year-later/) - I began my Manifest Me blog a little over a year ago. It's hard for me to fathom how far a person can travel on the inner journey in such a short period of time. When going through change and upheaval the passing of time seems interminable. The thing I've noticed over the years, however,
- [The Masks We Wear](https://www.agingabundantly.com/the-masks-we-wear/) - Moments come along every minute of the day when we get to choose whether or not we will be real or wear one of our masks. In fact, much of the time we may even think we are being real but we're really play acting. ROLE PLAYING STARTS EARLY Putting on a mask, pretending to
- [A WHOLISTIC GUIDE TO HEALING DEPRESSION](https://www.agingabundantly.com/a-wholistic-guide-to-healing-depression/) - While depression can move into your life and turn it upside down, healing depression is possible. Every day I read stories and see statistics on the psychological impact of Covid, and depression is on the rise as a result. I know depression, inside and out. It can creep up on you, almost unnoticed and lay
- [WRITING UP A STORM by Celia Leaman](https://www.agingabundantly.com/writing-up-a-storm/) - Celia Leaman, the author of Writing Up a Storm, is not only a prolific fiction writer but a skilled instructor of the craft of writing. She was one of my first and best writing instructors at Writers Online Workshop from Writer's Digest and has become a dear friend. Celia is a kind and compassionate teacher
- [When You Want to Make a Difference](https://www.agingabundantly.com/when-you-want-to-make-a-difference/) - The older we get the more compelled many of us feel to make a difference in the world we live in. Once I finished the bulk of the whirlwind years of child rearing I was ready to embark on a different sort of adventure. In time I zeroed in on those things that are most important to
- [Are You a Writer or Want to Be?](https://www.agingabundantly.com/are-you-a-writer-or-want-to-be/) - I have had a passion for writing for as long as I can remember. I think I wrote my first poem when I was four or five. I really got intense about writing poetry during my high school years, when I first became acquainted with angst. I rarely shared it with anyone as I had
- [Bloggers/Writers](https://www.agingabundantly.com/support-for-writers/) - No matter where you are in your journey as a writer, we can help. Here are some of our services: Coaching Support Editing Book Reviews Finding Your Voice Blog Set Up & Design Social Media Support Contact Dorothy Sander via email AgingAbundantly@gmail.com. Please put "Writing Support" in the subject line and in the email include
- [2014 Work in Progress Blog Tour](https://www.agingabundantly.com/late-blooming-writers-in-action-2014-work-in-progress-blog-tour/) - A blog tour is a great way to see what your fellow writers are up to. I was inducted (abducted, lassoed, hoodwinked, invoked, sideswiped, challenged, and above all honored) by my blogging friend and ever present source of inspiration, Laurie Buchanan, into the 2014 Work in Progress (WIP) Blog Tour. Of course I was humbled
- [The Benefits of Blogging for the Late Blooming Writer](https://www.agingabundantly.com/the-benefits-of-blogging-for-the-late-blooming-writer/) - , The benefits of blogging cannot be exaggerated. Blogging is the perfect tool for new writers over fifty. I didn't begin to get serious about writing until I was in my early fifties. While I was very comfortable with computers, I didn't know a thing about blogs or blogging. Blogs were fashionable among young people
- [Cool Tools for Late Blooming Writers](https://www.agingabundantly.com/cool-tools-for-late-blooming-writers/) - There are so many tools available that help late blooming writers become faster, more efficient writers. Some days when I sit down to write, I think I would be more productive if I went back to using an old-fashioned typewriter. There are so many distractions, so many choices, so much speed to everything! Then I
- [Making A Decision](https://www.agingabundantly.com/making-a-decision/) - Do you remember being warned as a teen or young adult to think twice before doing something? I know I do. And, as parents we probably do the same with our children. We caution them as we were cautioned and suggest they look before they leap. Experience taught our parents, as it taught us, that
- [INTERLUDE: WHAT IS NEXT?](https://www.agingabundantly.com/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 a slice of their lives
- [WRITING FOR CONNECTION - #WednesdayWisdom #AshWednesday](https://www.agingabundantly.com/writing-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 was years ago, before kids,
- [MANAGING LIFE'S SURPRISES by Christy Steiger](https://www.agingabundantly.com/managing-lifes-surprises/) - Managing life's surprises is possible with just a little forethought. I am a planner and a list-maker. Both help me organize my day to day life. I plan my vacations weeks ahead of time, and I wait till shoes go on sale before buying mine. I like making gifts and do my own house decorating
- [CHAIR YOGA & ADVENTURES in EXERCISING by Judy Rader](https://www.agingabundantly.com/chair-yoga-adventures-in-exercising-by-judy-rader/) - Recently, a friend invited me to a chair yoga class. Yes, you read that correctly, CHAIR yoga. My first question was how in the heck do you twist yourself into a pretzel while in a chair? My friend laughed and replied, “You will love it! It’s a great way to stretch your hip-flexor muscles and
- [The Challenges of Becoming My Husband's Caregiver](https://www.agingabundantly.com/husbands-caregiver/) - I'm delighted to introduce Aging Abundantly Community member, Camilla Lawson, as today's guest contributor. Camilla has been an inspiration to those of us who have walked this path beside her as she learned to become her husband's caregiver. Each hurdle and setback she faced was met with fierce determination,and the desire to learn and overcome,
- [PREVENT FALLS - ANKLE & FOOT STABILITY](https://www.agingabundantly.com/prevent-falls-ankle-foot-stability/) - RISK OF FALLS Research shows that approximately one-third of all people over the age of 65 fall at least once a year. Heck, I tripped and fell just last week, and rumor has it Christy did too! So I guess they're right! The two most common causes of falls are poor balance and medications. I'd
- [GRIEF: Living Moment to Moment by Laura Siegel](https://www.agingabundantly.com/grief-living-moment-to-moment-by-laura-siegel/) - Laura Siegel, an invaluable member of The Aging Abundantly Community, has graciously offered to share some of her thoughts and experiences regarding the grieving process. Loss is something we all have, or will face. and Laura brings insight and compassion to this important conversation. I invite you to share your thoughts and/or experiences with Laura in
- [TRAVEL ADVENTURE: NIGHT FLIGHT by Christy Steiger](https://www.agingabundantly.com/travel-adventure-night-flight/) - When I booked my evening, no-stops flight from Chicago to Seattle, I was happy with the cheap fare. It was my first night flight. I assumed that everyone would be tired and quiet. So, I grabbed a window seat and settled in for a quiet, relaxing flight. The view at take-off was stunning: Chicago and
- [The Common Causes Of Premature Aging](https://www.agingabundantly.com/the-common-causes-of-premature-aging/) - No one wants to get old, but it is unfortunately unavoidable. Most people worry about aging because it will mean losing their youthful looks. Being visibly old feels like a failure in our culture, even though we all will sooner or later. It is true that we cannot avoid the aging process, but what we
- [AVOIDING BURNOUT AS A CAREGIVER](https://www.agingabundantly.com/avoiding-burnout-as-a-caregiver/) - Avoiding burnout as a caregiver is a necessary, but challenging undertaking. It is an unfortunate truth that many caregivers find themselves in a state of emotional and physical exhaustion at some point in the process. Caregiving is an extremely demanding job. Most caregivers have insufficient support and are the primary care provider for a loved
- [WHERE TO FIND THE HELP YOU MIGHT NEED AS A CARER](https://www.agingabundantly.com/finding-support-as-a-carer/) - When you take on the role of carer for a loved one, it’s important to do your research so as to not be surprised by the amount of work that it takes. But even when one does look at all the angles, it's hard to really understand the challenges you will face until you face
- [Make Your Later Years More Comfortable With These Hacks](https://www.agingabundantly.com/make-later-years-comfortable/) - Growing old can be a scary idea for a lot of people, but there is plenty you can do to help with this, and it’s important to make sure you make the most of this. There are a lot of elements that you need to make the most of when it comes to improving this
- [3 Cornerstones of a Wellness Focused Daily Routine](https://www.agingabundantly.com/wellness-focused-daily-routine/) - A daily routine that includes personal well-being practices is one of the most important things we can do for ourselves. Of course, actually finding ways to incorporate these practices often seems much easier said than done. When we allow daily interferences to interfere with our daily routine, frustration undermines our sense of balance and harmony.
- [HOW TO DEVELOP ACCEPTANCE AS A WAY OF LIFE](https://www.agingabundantly.com/how-to-develop-acceptance/) - Acceptance doesn't always come naturally. It is, however, a skill one can learn and practice, and doing so can make all the difference in how happy we are and our enjoyment of life. Getting older is a fact of life. It is also a fact that t is hard for some of us to accept
- [Change Your Life by Changing Your Thoughts](https://www.agingabundantly.com/change-your-thoughts-change-your-life/) - You want to change your life. Most of us do to some degree or another, but we also feel at a disadvantage in one way or another. We try. We do the best we can to improve our lot, but still struggle to bring the desired results. Happiness evades us. We know about exercise and
- [How to Support a Friend Dealing with Grief](https://www.agingabundantly.com/a-friend-delaing-with-grief/) - Do you have a friend or loved one who is dealing with grief? You probably want to help but aren't sure what to say or do. The best thing we can do to support someone who is grieving is just be there. Our presence alone is an enormous comfort. Offer them a shoulder to lean
- [UNLOCK YOUR HEALTH & WELLNESS POTENTIAL](https://www.agingabundantly.com/health-and-wellness-potential/) - The term 'wellness' is thrown around a lot these days, but what does it really mean? Simply put, wellness means the ability to live your life in the best way possible for you. This includes feeling good about yourself and how you are living your life. Unlocking your health and wellness potential must include strong
- [How To Restart Self-Care](https://www.agingabundantly.com/restart-self-care/) - With the holidays behind us, now is the perfect time to restart self-care routines. It is all too easy in our busy, modern world to fall behind on the daily routines we carve out for taking care of ourselves. The extra stress of Covid, taking care of our loved ones, keeping up with our jobs
- [4 Tips on Creating More Personal Comfort After Retirement](https://www.agingabundantly.com/after-retirement/) - After retirement, many people feel lost and without a sense of purpose. This can lead to a lack of personal comfort, which can adversely affect one's health and wellbeing. The following four tips for creating more personal comfort after retirement are based on research conducted by experts in the field. These simple, yet powerful tips,
- [Elderly Citizens Benefit from Daily Support](https://www.agingabundantly.com/benefits-of-daily-support-for-elderly/) - Research shows that daily support can improve the health and well-being of the elderly. Whether you are in your senior years, or you are caring for someone who is, consider the following benefits. 1) Mental health benefits Older adults who struggle with mental health issues often benefit from a strong support support system. Seniors who
- [How To Provide Support For Elderly Parents](https://www.agingabundantly.com/caring-for-elderly-parents/) - The need to provide support for elderly parents falls to many adult children. If time permits, think about how you want to be involved in their care. How much time and energy are you willing to put forth? As our parent's age, they may need some support to maintain their lifestyle and independence. It can
- [How To Choose The Right Nursing Home](https://www.agingabundantly.com/choosing-the-right-nursing-home/) - Deciding to place a loved one in a nursing home is never easy. Knowing where to start or even what questions to ask can be difficult. It's important, therefore, to do your research to ensure you find a home that is the best fit for your loved one. 1) Consider Your Loved One's Needs When
- [10 SIGNS THAT IT'S TIME FOR SENIOR CARE](https://www.agingabundantly.com/time-for-senior-care/) - The majority of seniors wish to age in place and therefore avoid thinking about senior care. But, as we age and it becomes more difficult to maintain our independence, it's worth exploring this option. Whether you're caring for an aging parent or starting to notice changes in your own health, being aware of the signs
- [TIPS FOR A HEALTHY MARRIAGE](https://www.agingabundantly.com/tips-for-a-healthy-marriage/) - If you want to have a happy healthy marriage, there are a few basic things to keep in mind. Regardless of age or circumstances, a healthy marriage takes effort and a mutual commitment to work through disagreements as they arise. Things can get very complicated in a hurry and the longer one is married the
- [10 Common Types Of Lawyers And When You May Need Them](https://www.agingabundantly.com/10-common-types-of-lawyers-and-when-you-may-need-them/) - When you need legal advice, it is crucial to choose a type of lawyer who is well-versed in the field of law that pertains to your case. Not all attorneys specialize in all areas. Common Types Of Lawyers And When to Call Them: 1. Business Lawyer A business lawyer specializes in the handling legal matters
- [10 Ways to Keep Finances Under Control In Retirement](https://www.agingabundantly.com/keep-finances-under-control-in-retirement/) - Retirement brings with it many changes. Some are positive. But, dealing with a significant reduction in income can make it difficult to keep finances under control. Adding to the challenges, pensions and 401k plans don't seem as valuable as they once did. Inflation means that our money simply doesn’t go as far as it once
- [CROCHET FOR CHARITY - Donate Your Handiwork and Make a Difference](https://www.agingabundantly.com/crochet-for-charity-donate-your-handiwork-and-make-a-difference/) - For years I've wanted to crochet for charity. I have never gotten to it. Perhaps, just perhaps, now is the time! Charity work honestly probably does more for the giver than the receiver. I believe, however, that it is the interchange as a whole that improves life for everyone. When we give from our heart
- [What Kind of Tree are You?](https://www.agingabundantly.com/what-kind-of-tree-are-you/) - Trees are like people. They are all different but each has its own purpose. Some provide shelter and comfort, others offer strength and encouragement. Just as we appreciate trees differently, we can appreciate each person for their uniqueness and what they have to give. Understanding and accepting our own gifts can help us see more readily the gifts that others possess.
- [Gratitude is Essential to Aging Abundantly](https://www.agingabundantly.com/gratitude-is-essential-to-aging-abundantly/) - I have been writing about compassion fatigue and will continue to do so next week. I think it is a very important topic for women to think about and discuss as we age. I want to take a break today and add this blog about gratitude, partly because this holiday weekend is an opportune time
- [Remembering those who Sacrificed their Lives for Us](https://www.agingabundantly.com/remembering-tthose-who-sacrificed-their-lives-for-us/) - Operation Iraqi Freedom 4,384 Casualties and counting Operation Enduring Freedom 1,097 Casualties and counting The Gulf War 1,963 Casualties Vietnam War 58,261 Casualties Revolutionary War 25,700 Casualties Korean War 36,574 Casualties World War I 116,516 Casualties World War II 405,399 Casualties The complete list of names This does not include all of those who lost
- [Remembering My City of Ruins](https://www.agingabundantly.com/remembering-my-city-of-ruins/) - It’s hard to fathom that it has been nine years since that fateful September morning in 2001. My experience of those moments had a profound and lasting impact on me as it has on so many others. It has not been easy to make sense of it all and I imagine it will be some
- [Though I May Never Know Your Name](https://www.agingabundantly.com/though-i-may-never-know-your-name/) - My psyche, or perhaps more accurately my spirit is bereft and cluttered with the shattered glass and twisted metal that now lies far behind us in a desolate junk yard… small bits embedded in my skin a constant reminder. The sun now spreads glorious warmth across my shoulders as I sit on my back deck
- [Sisterhood ~ A Woman's Strength](https://www.agingabundantly.com/compassionate-sisters-mothers-friends/) - In the last couple of days a comforting image has come to mind on more than one occasion. The car accident my husband and I were in ten days ago shook us to the core. Though we weren’t seriously injured, rolling over four times did a little more than addle our brains. We are recovering
- [What to Think When Bad Things Happen](https://www.agingabundantly.com/what-to-think-when-bad-things-happen/) - I have to admit that I love the irreverent phrase "sh*! happens" because too often in life there is just no explanation for the obstacles we face. The first time I heard the expression I laughed, a bit uncomfortably no doubt. I don’t even remember the context. Like all comedy there is an element of
- ["Always Be Pure, Simple and Honest"](https://www.agingabundantly.com/always-be-pure-simple-and-honest/) - I just opened up a bag of Yogi tea so I might have something hot to sip on this cool, fall afternoon. I adore herbal tea, more for the medicinal value than the taste. When I sip a new odd mixture of steeped leaves for the first time, any slightly unpleasant taste makes me feel
- [Quiet ~ Just a Small Dose Can Make a Difference](https://www.agingabundantly.com/quiet-just-a-small-dose-can-make-a-difference/) - It is so easy to wander away from our dreams. Everywhere we go, there are enticing diversions calling for our attention. I can’t help but wonder why it is so difficult to stay focused on what we know is good and right and true…for ourselves. Perhaps it’s the result of a lifetime of living up
- ["Symptoms of Inner Peace"](https://www.agingabundantly.com/symptoms-of-inner-peace/) - Sometimes, particularly when life seems full of challenges, we become so focused on what we've yet to achieve both in our personal growth and in our life accomplishments, that we forget to acknowledge or even take the time to consider what already has come to pass by effort or circumstance. Last week I wrote about
- [Think Time](https://www.agingabundantly.com/think-time/) - Today is one of those wonderful rainy days that invite rest and reflection. For the half-cup empty kind person like myself, such a day is a rare occurrence and one to be embraced. On occasion, a rainy day and I co-exist happily together, feeding on our similar contemplative, brooding natures and snuggling under the covers of
- [Living From Our Heart](https://www.agingabundantly.com/living-from-our-heart/) - “My flame burns brightly. I live in integrity with myself and my God. I am not the sum of what you think of me. I am who I was created to
- [Health News ~ Are We Taking too Many Prescription and Non-Prescription Drugs?](https://www.agingabundantly.com/health-news-are-we-taking-to-many-prescription-and-non-prescription-drugs/) - As women over fifty, it is often difficult to discern truth from fiction when it comes to treating our physical concerns. Which aches and pains should we do something about? Which discomforts come with age and which should we consult on with a physician? Should we be taking the medications we are taking? Should we
- [What Does Abundance Mean to You?](https://www.agingabundantly.com/what-is-your-abundance/) - What signifies abundance is unique for each individual. It depends on circumstances, frame of mind, our history, our openness to receiving and so much more. This was brought home to me last week when I participated in a guided imagery session. It was a very interesting meditation! As we relaxed and breathed deeply, we were
- [Let Go and Let Love](https://www.agingabundantly.com/let-go-and-let-love/) - Simple words. Not always a simple matter. Letting go. It's the hardest thing in the world to do. We seem to have been born to want to change things, to improve them, make them better. We are driven to fix the broken within ourselves and within others. We can conceive of perfection and so
- [Common Mistakes You Need To Avoid When Hiring A Caregiver](https://www.agingabundantly.com/hiring-a-caregiver-common-mistakes/) - Hiring a caregiver can be the perfect next step in maintaining your independence. An extra pair of hand can make all the difference in one's quality of life. It is therefore wise to begin to think about your options as far in advance as possible. One of those options is when is the right time
- [Dealing With Anxious Thoughts That Interrupt Your Day](https://www.agingabundantly.com/dealing-with-anxious-thoughts/) - Anxious thoughts seem to plague many, many people these days. Pretty much everyone has worrisome thoughts from time to time. After all, life is complicated! Some will suffer more than others. What one person might see as a minor inconvenience, another might react much more strongly, whereby strong emotions and anxious thoughts stay with them
- [MAKING PEACE WITH THE DAY](https://www.agingabundantly.com/making-peace-with-my-today/) - Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt USD835301465 ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. "Making Peace with My Today Will Improve My Future… It may sound odd, but the fastest way to get
- [4 SIMPLE WAYS TO RELIEVE STRESS AT HOME](https://www.agingabundantly.com/4-simple-ways-to-relieve-stress-at-home/) - Do you feel as though you are more stressed than you should be and searching for ways to relieve stress? Stress has a way of creeping up on us. Perhaps you feel like you just can’t get on top of things or you're struggling to get the rest your body requires. However you're experiencing stress,
- [WHEN A FALSE BELIEF KEEPS YOU STUCK](https://www.agingabundantly.com/when-a-false-belief-keeps-you-stuck/) - A false belief, or thinking something is true when it is not, can keep us frustrated, stuck and struggling to move forward. This can happen with small misconceptions, or with major areas of our lives. A couple of weeks ago, I bought a new mattress from Costco. My husband can no longer help me do
- [4 HEALTHY WAYS TO ACCEPT AGING](https://www.agingabundantly.com/accept-aging/) - It isn't easy to accept aging and the changes it brings when wherever you go you see articles and ads about how to look younger. It's more common than not to dread wrinkles and sagging but it's really important to take a look at what's really important. Aging gracefully isn't about trying to look like
- ["SOMEDAY" IS TODAY with Sunny Lockwood](https://www.agingabundantly.com/someday-today-al-sunny-lockwood/) - "Someday" begins with a day just like today. No one knows this better than Sunny Lockwood. This morning I''m happy to introduce you to Sunny in The Voices of Wisdom series. Sunny reached out to me and said she thought Aging Abundantly readers might be interested in her story. I agreed! I hope it is as much of an inspiration to you
- [Our Spiritual Nature](https://www.agingabundantly.com/our-spiritual-nature/) - My nights of late have been filled with dreams of struggle. Arguments, unease, confusion. I am going through a deep change. I can feel it happening in many areas of my life and my dreams seem to be reflecting the movement. What's different this time is that some of the dreams are violent. I don't recall
- [UNRAVELING TO AWAKEN AUTHENTICITY](https://www.agingabundantly.com/unraveling-our-external-selves/) - "Unraveling external selves and coming home to our real identity is the true meaning of soul work." Sue Monk Kidd Unraveling to awaken authenticity is an important task for the aging woman. Yes, there is much to be done in the unraveling department, but we are uniquely ready. Fortunately, when true unraveling begins, one quickly
- [THE WOUNDS OF CHILDHOOD](https://www.agingabundantly.com/childhood-wounds/) - The wounds of childhood run deep. They run broad and wide and are left to fester when the light of understanding, compassion, acknowledgement, and love are nonexistent. In the immediate aftermath of injury, tears may be shed, cries and protests may erupt, but childhood wounds are often covered up with ignorance, indifference or cruelty. The
- [THE BENEFITS OF AGING AND THE HEALING PROCESS](https://www.agingabundantly.com/benefits-of-aging/) - We speak too little of the benefits of aging. But I've discovered in the second half of life, that each year we live we have an opportunity to resolve our issues and find inner peace. By the time we reach the half century mark we've had enough experience to see patterns emerge. These patterns are
- [ARE YOU STILL PRETENDING TO BE A YOUNGER VERSION OF YOURSELF?](https://www.agingabundantly.com/are-you-still-pretending-you-are-a-younger-version-of-yourself/) - Are you pretending to be a younger version of you? I know that's a really loaded question! But, an important one. We live in a youth obsessed culture. We are enamored with being young, beautiful and physically fit. There's so much more to life! I shared a few of my thoughts in a recent article
- [DINE IN THIS VALENTINE'S DAY & REKINDLE THE ROMANCE](https://www.agingabundantly.com/dine-in-on-valentines-day/) - If you don't know already, here's the dirty little secret about Valentine's Day: you don't have to go out in order to create a memorable evening. Don't believe me? There are a lot of reasons that make dinner at home a better option than dining out, but here are the top three. Avoid the Holiday
- [Book Review: Leaving the hall Light On by Madeline Sharples](https://www.agingabundantly.com/leaving-the-hall-light-on/) - Living with Mental Illness and Surviving Suicide - One Mother's Story Leaving the Hall Light On, A Mother's Memoir of Living with Her Son's Bipolar Disorder and Surviving His Suicide is the powerful, heart wrenching story of one women's journey through 17 years as parent to a son with a bi-polar disorder. It is a story of
- [Looking for a Good Book to Read? Join Our Book Club](https://www.agingabundantly.com/looking-for-a-good-book-to-read/) - Aging Abundantly Book Club Update The Aging Abundantly Book Club on Facebook is going strong. We currently have 221 members and always welcome more! It's a closed group and I monitor it to make sure that there are no unsavory characters lurking about, or spammers. In the past we have selected a group book and collectively
- [ENGAGING THE SENSES to Manage Stress](https://www.agingabundantly.com/engage-senses-stress-management/) - MANAGE STRESS BY FEEDING YOUR SENSES Awakening and engaging our senses provides us with valuable information and guidance that can assist us in evaluating and managing stress. Rather than forcing our body to submit to the direction of our mind alone, we can learn to work with it, instead of against it. We become allies
- [GOING GYPSY or How to Escape Old Age & Survive](https://www.agingabundantly.com/going-gypsy-or-how-to-escape-old-age-survive/) - I have followied Veronica and David James of Gypsynester fame since they first flew the empty nest and ventured into the world of life on the road. I admired there chutzpah and their sense of humor, not to mention their upbeat outlook on life. It was a breath of fresh air. Life seem more than hard
- [BLOOM WHERE YOU'RE PLANTED - JUST WATER THE DAMN PLANT!](https://www.agingabundantly.com/what-am-i-supposed-to-be-doing-now-that-im-almost-old-2/) - Every once in a while I hear an idea that at first I’m inclined to dismiss, but something needles me until I reconsider. Then, when I do, I find a shift takes place in my perspective. I may even have an “ah ha!” moment. If you’ve ever had one you know it’s like a light
- [BLACK FRIDAY at the Aging Abundantly Gift Shop](https://www.agingabundantly.com/black-friday-at-the-aging-abundantly-gift-shop/) - I don't know about you, but I've never been much of a Black Friday shopper. I do love a bargain, but I find no pleasure in battling crowds to get one. My sister, on the other hand, loves to shop anytime, anywhere, any day. Back in the days when my husband and I lived in metropolitan
- [TODAY'S TIP TO RELIEVE CAREGIVER STRESS](https://www.agingabundantly.com/tips-to-relieve-caregiver-stress/) - It seems I've taken a high dive into the deep end of the caregiver stress pool! The unimaginable happened, and as some of you know, I am now in the position of caring for my husband. While I am familiar with caregiving from the aging parent viewpoint, caring for a spouse is a very different
- [How to Accept Being a Caregiver](https://www.agingabundantly.com/accept-being-a-caregiver/) - I would venture a guess that there are very few people who love being a caregiver to a husband or family member. Most caregivers find themselves in this role by default. A loved one falls ill and we are present and able. Women, by nature and cultural influences, are most often the care providers. We
- [PURPOSE and THE RIPPLE EFFECT](https://www.agingabundantly.com/purpose-and-the-ripple-effect/) - 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 out as it morphs and changes and slips through our fingers. One day we think it's one thing and the next we
- [WRITING THROUGH CHANGE](https://www.agingabundantly.com/writing-through-change/) - Writing through change and challenges helps me unravel my thoughts and emotions, sort them out, create space in my mind for possibilities and let go of some of the debris. It is a healing process I started when I was a teen. When things are really hard, however, I find I seldom have the discipline
- [Aging Abundantly Is An Inside Job](https://www.agingabundantly.com/aging-is-an-inside-job/) - 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 spectacular following on Facebook. We stumbled across each other and immediately recognized that we were kindred spirits. We joined forces in heart
- [Carl Jung - Projections](https://www.agingabundantly.com/carl-jung-projections/) - Carl Jung was a Swiss psychiatrist and psychoanalyst is responsible for the birth of analytical psychology. His theory of the "collective unconscious" continues to have an enormous impact on both psychology and spirituality and where the two cross paths. Personality Theory and Carl Jung Personality theory and the very familiar "Myers Briggs Personality Types" owes
- [STRESS REDUCTION TECHNIQUES](https://www.agingabundantly.com/stress-reduction-techniques/) - Using stress reduction techniques have helped me weather any number of storms throughout 2020 and 2021. This just ending holiday season held a new level of angst for the Sander family. The resurgent pandemic was an unwelcome addition to the party, creating anxiety around long put off travel plans and gatherings. Sadly, that's just the
- [Brené Brown's Books & Quotes](https://www.agingabundantly.com/brene-browns-books-quotes/) - I started reading Brené Brown's books when I a friend said to me, "You have to read her books!" It was in the earlish days of Ted Talks, and her talk on Vulnerability rocketed her into the public eye. I wasn't into watching videos at the time, so I picked up one of her books.
- [THE PERKS OF GROWING OLDER](https://www.agingabundantly.com/the-perks-of-growing-older/) - As family members told us as they were growing older, the older we get, the less stressed we will be with everyday life and the more patient and understanding we will become. With age comes a ton of experience that broadens our perspective and improves our outlook on life. If you are worried about getting
- [Beyond the Empty Nest](https://www.agingabundantly.com/beyond-the-empty-nest/) - One day, we wake up and find ourselves alone. Suddenly we are empty nesters. It was easy to laugh and joke about it as we anticipated this moment. We couldn’t wait “to do our own thing”, “have the house to ourselves”, and “be free at last”. The reality, however, is quite different.
- [Watch for These Signs That An Older Person Needs Support](https://www.agingabundantly.com/signs-older-person-needs-support/) - Knowing when an older person needs support is not always easy. It is difficult when caring for aging parents, or a spouse, to know what they need. They were often the ones giving us support. Helping an elderly person any time is challenging, but learning what signs to watch for can make it easier to
- [Feeling Lost?](https://www.agingabundantly.com/feeling-lost/) - 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 anything and everything you love to do, even little things. Does cleaning the kitchen bring you peace of mind? Clean the kitchen.
- [UNITING BEHIND THE PEOPLE OF UKRAINE](https://www.agingabundantly.com/support-the-people-of-ukraine/) - The invasion into Ukraine has presented us with another set of unexpected circumstances. As a result, the world is shocked, stunned even, by the blatant onslaught of a peaceful country by a bullying autocracy. One man, flesh and blood like each of us, has chosen to unleash a horror, most of us can only imagine
- [Worry Less and Enjoy Life More - Two Simple Practices](https://www.agingabundantly.com/worry-less-and-enjoy-life-more-two-simple-practices/) - Worry is a habit most of us have spent a lifetime cultivating. When we start worrying as young people, most of us didn't even think of it as worrying. What we thought we were doing, and likely still do, is figuring things out. There is a fine line between using our brains to problem solve
- ["I'm So Worried!" How to Get Off the Worry Train](https://www.agingabundantly.com/im-so-worried-how-to-get-off-the-worry-train/) - I hear the words, "I'm so worried" almost every day. While not everyone uses these precise words, their meaning is the same. I hear the alarm in their voice, the concern in their tone and the deep emotion that keeps their thoughts churning. Trust me. I get it. There's plenty to worry about these days,
- [Valentine's Day for Lovers of All Ages](https://www.agingabundantly.com/valentines-day/) - It is true that Valentine's Day, like Mother's Day and other such holidays has been exploited by commercial enterprises seeking any occasion to market their wares. Historically, however, it has a much more interesting past that has morphed and evolved as culture demanded. While at it's roots, Valentine's Day is about love and generosity of
- [The Power of Our Imagination](https://www.agingabundantly.com/the-power-of-our-imagination/) - A person's ability to imagine is a potent source of power that every person alive possesses. We may believe that our imagination has been displaced by pain and trauma or that we no longer have access to it, if indeed we had any to start. Or, we may be operating on the assumption that we need to think
- ["Defining Life Realistically" JUNG'S THIRD TASK OF AGING](https://www.agingabundantly.com/defining-life-realistically-jungs-third-task-of-aging/) - "Defining Life Realistically" is Carl Jung's third task of his Seven Tasks of Aging. The last ten years have been a major reality check for me. I'm still trying to find my balance. When we "cling to illusions that are contrary to reality, then problems will surely arise", according to Jung. We come into the
- [CARL JUNG'S LIFE REVIEW - Tasks of Aging](https://www.agingabundantly.com/carl-jungs-life-review/) - MOM'S LIFE REVIEW When my mother was in her nineties, she became obsessed with telling me stories of her life. I heard about people, places and experiences that she had never shared with me, or perhaps anyone, before. I understood her need to go back and revisit her life having read and studied Erik Erikson's
- [ONE FRIDAY NIGHT](https://www.agingabundantly.com/one-friday-night/) - One Friday Night: They say a picture is worth a thousand words. Sadly, I don't have a picture, or a video which is what I really need to tell this story. My only prop is the English language. For some this would be enough. In this instance, I'm not sure I can pull it off,
- [BETRAYAL & The Power to Heal](https://www.agingabundantly.com/betrayal-and-the-power-to-heal/) - Betrayal is a tough pill to swallow. I doubt that there is a person alive who has not felt betrayed at some time or another. Merriam-Webster offers several definitions of the word betray that reveal its potential to wound: 1) to fail or desert especially in time of need; 2) to reveal unintentionally; 3) to
- [A Guide to Navigating a Mesothelioma Diagnosis](https://www.agingabundantly.com/treatment-and-diagnosis-for-mesothelioma-aging-abundantly/) - A mesothelioma diagnosis, or learning of any chronic disease can feel completely overwhelming. It's a life changer. But, as I've learned in dealing with my husband's diagnosis of IBM (Inclusion Body Myositis), knowledge is power. The more we learn about not only the illness itself, but the means of dealing with it emotionally and practically,
- [GIVE FROM YOUR ABUNDANCE](https://www.agingabundantly.com/give-from-your-abudance/) - If you're a caregiver, as I am, chances are good that your initial response to give from your abundance was, "yeah, right." In fact, women are the caregivers of the world. We're mothers, teachers, nurses, friends, sisters, and daughters and in these roles we care for others. We give until we can't give any more.
- [WHY RELAPSES OCCUR AND HOW TO STOP THEM](https://www.agingabundantly.com/relapses-how-to-stop-them/) - Dealing with relapses when you're trying to break negative patterns in your life, is often a source of frustration and anxiety. Nobody wants to fall back into an addictive behavior when they've worked super hard to overcome it. After all, most of us don't want to participate in negative behaviors or be dependent on drugs
- [What Are Your Goals For Your Golden Years?](https://www.agingabundantly.com/golden-years/) - For so long the golden years seemed like they were very far away. But once we hit 50, we wake up to the realization that they are just around the corner! It is hard to know what to expect in life after fifty. The good news is that as we age, our priorities shift and
- [WANT TO AGE GRACEFULLY? Try These Tips](https://www.agingabundantly.com/aging-gracefully/) - Aging gracefully is not something that just happens to us. Few people like the thought of getting old. While maturity, experience and other aspects of living many years are positive, there are still things many are concerned about and fearful of. Probably the biggest and most universal concern about aging is the concern about physical
- [CLEAN UP YOUR HEALTH THROUGH YOUR TWILIGHT YEARS](https://www.agingabundantly.com/clean-up-your-health/) - As you age, you may decide it's time to clean up your health in order to stay active and engage as long as possible. Minor health issues may have begun to nag you and you're eager to nip them in the bud. You may also have begun to notice, particularly once you are sixty or
- [If you have Any of These Health Symptoms It’s Time to See the Doctor](https://www.agingabundantly.com/if-you-have-any-of-these-health-symptoms-its-time-to-see-the-doctor/) - Many of us struggle with whether or not it is time to see the doctor about a physical problem, or illness we are experiencing. The following guidelines will help to take the guesswork out of the process for you. The bottom line is, however, when in doubt make an appointment. If nothing else you will
- [How to Step Away from Fear](https://www.agingabundantly.com/how-to-step-away-from-fear/) - Fear does not need to control your life. Yesterday, I posted this meme on the Aging Abundantly Facebook page with a brief message. I must admit I hesitated to post it. like all memes, it's limited. But, I needed it as a reminder and thought others might as well. Still, a follower asked, with what
- [4 SIGNS THAT IT'S TIME TO CONSIDER LONG TERM CARE](https://www.agingabundantly.com/considering-long-term-care/) - The time may come when you should consider whether or not you need long term care. Long term care can provide huge benefits, while waiting too long can make life much more difficult. Here are some of the key signs that this is the right choice for you based on specific needs. Struggling To Maintain
- [THERE IS MUCH TO LIVE FOR](https://www.agingabundantly.com/much-to-live-for/) - ...In those moments, when things seem dark, unsettled, hopeless. . . when it seems there is nothing to look forward to, no purpose or goal yet to attain...I want nothing more than someone to convince me that the reverse is true. Today is not a dark day for me, but it may be for
- [5 Ways To Support Your Mental Health As You Get Older](https://www.agingabundantly.com/support-mental-health/) - Although aging is a natural part of life, mental health issues play a more prominent role than ever. It is important to support your mental health, as well as, your physical health. Here are five steps you can take toward this end. #1. Protect Your Physical Wellbeing The close connection between physical health and mental
- [YOUR CHILD IS LEAVING HOME - Now What?](https://www.agingabundantly.com/child-leaving-home/) - TIPS TO HELP YOU FEEL FULFILLED ONCE AGAIN If your child is leaving home for the first time, you are probably experiencing the thoughts and feelings associated with empty nest syndrome. It can be tricky to handle a quiet home while also enabling your child to enjoy their newly acquired independence. Worry and sadness are
- [7 Easy Ways to Support Your Body and Mind As You Get Older](https://www.agingabundantly.com/support-your-body-as-you-age/) - While aging is a natural process, and affects every one differently, providing support for body and mind can make a big difference in our ability to enjoy life. Here are a few steps that can make a big difference going forward. Support Your Body by Eating Well A healthy diet is not a myth. Limiting
- [How To Win The Battle Against Poor Quality of Sleep](https://www.agingabundantly.com/quality-of-sleep/) - Our quality of sleep has an enormous impact not only on how we feel, but our overall health. Suffering from insomnia related symptoms can leave us slogging through our days. Failing to get enough sleep can affect both our physical and mental health, and lead to low energy levels along with drowsiness, brain fog and
- [5 ELDER CARE CONCERNS AND HOW TO OVERCOME THEM](https://www.agingabundantly.com/elder-care-concerns/) - Aging brings with it many challenges, but none more complex and overwhelming than elder care concerns. Choosing an elder care service is a big deal whether it's for a loved one or yourself. Prevent and avoid potential pitfalls by learning what the most common problems are, and how to deal with them. Following are five
- [3 THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN CHOOSING A NURSING HOME](https://www.agingabundantly.com/choosing-a-nursing-home/) - Choosing a nursing home is not something we want to think about in advance. To do so is to acknowledge that we’re getting older, we’re sick, or we’re less independent than we once were. It may mean all of these things at once. Yet, a good nursing home can be exactly what we need to
- [The Body, Mind, Spirit Connection - Day #7](https://www.agingabundantly.com/the-body-mind-spirit-connection/) - Our modern culture has, in my opinion, a tendency to pull things apart into quantifiable pieces. Our society has become so complex and diverse that our drive to understand and manage it, has led to habits of thought that compartmentalize. We judge from a distance what we do not know or understand personally. Science, medicine and
- [Hyped Up and Nowhere to Go - Days 5 & 6](https://www.agingabundantly.com/hyped-up-and-nowhere-to-go-days-5-6/) - I'm completely blown away by how much energy I have in such a short amount of time. At times I don't think my body knows what to do with it, as I often feel keyed up (for lack of better expression) or HOT! I think I'm past the hot flash stage, but maybe I woke
- [There are No Words - Day #3](https://www.agingabundantly.com/day-3-there-are-no-words/) - I'm rarely at a loss for words, at least in written form, for today I find myself on a plateau of some sort. Yesterday, from about 3 o'clock on was torture, in some sort of nebulous, nondescript way . I was hungry but I didn't want to eat. I didn't want anymore of what was
- [The Morning After the Night Before - Day #2](https://www.agingabundantly.com/the-morning-after-the-night-before-day-2/) - Nobody should have to drink swamp water first thing in the morning. I just have to get that off my chest. Even if it tastes sorta okay, really that's a stretch, I feel more like a frog than a human being. It just isn't natural! Give me spinach and lettuce if you have to, but
- [I'm A Coward - Day #1](https://www.agingabundantly.com/im-a-coward-day-1/) - I may as well admit it right up front. When push comes to shove I'd much prefer to hide under the covers. The evidence is right here on this blog that I started in January. It's now March. So much for "manifesting me"! Here's what happened. I wrote the poem, posted my first quote and
- [AGE THE RIGHT WAY with these HELPFUL TIPS IN 2021](https://www.agingabundantly.com/age-the-right-way/) - In truth, there is no one way to age the right way. Growing old is a part of life, and as such it has its downside. For example, you may find yourself feeling tired and worn out. You may also find it challenging to feel attractive. Age makes all of us more prone to developing
- [Quotes by Women - A New Beginning](https://www.agingabundantly.com/quotes-by-women/) - I've been sharing quotes by women for a long time! Here are just a few. If you're on Facebook, I hope you'll follow my Quotes by Women page. "Virginia Satir was an influential American author and psychotherapist, recognized for her approach to family therapy. Her pioneering work in the field of family reconstruction therapy honored
- [HOW TO BE STYLISH AND COMFORTABLE](https://www.agingabundantly.com/how-to-be-stylish-and-comfortable/) - In the past, being stylish and comfortable were not things that could be accomplished together, or so we believed. As we get older, many of us are discovering that this does not have to be the case. Styles and norms and have changed significantly in our lifetime, and finding a look that is both stylish
- [POST-COVID TRAVEL - Bumps and Blessings](https://www.agingabundantly.com/post-covid-travel-bumps-and-blessings/) - Post-Covid travel was not something I was sure we would be doing. But, Scott and I ventured away from our Covid-Castle last week, for the first time in over a year. It was far easier than I thought it would be a couple of months ago. I continued to be surprised by how quickly we've
- [HOW TO RECOVER FROM STRESS OVERLOAD](https://www.agingabundantly.com/recover-from-stress-overload/) - STRESS Who doesn't have it?? Natural disasters, political chaos, global warming, and that doesn't even touch our personal lives. In our personal lives we face health concerns, relationship complications, work challenges, and so much more. Yikes! My anxiety went up just typing that sentence made! So let's breathe a minute and get back to an
- [5 Tips To Improve Your Quality of Life in 2021](https://www.agingabundantly.com/5-tips-to-improve-your-quality-of-life-in-2021/) - Improving one's quality of life in 2021 is different than it has been, even in the recent past. It's no secret that the pandemic caught us all by surprise. And, it has caused us to adapt to a new way of life for the foreseeable future. Fortunately, the vaccine rollout is allowing us to start
- [An Understanding Approach to Elder Care](https://www.agingabundantly.com/an-understanding-approach-to-elder-care/) - Caring for an elderly loved one is an admirable life choice, and developing an understanding approach eldercare is a necessity. Being kind and considerate toward your charge is a crucial component that benefits all involved. Research has shown that elder abuse most often involves family members. The reasons for this vary, of course, but often
- [FIVE TIPS TO A MORE ENERGY EFFICIENT HOME](https://www.agingabundantly.com/energy-efficient-home/) - Making your home more energy efficient is kinder to the planet and kinder to your bank balance. In fact, improving energy efficiency in all aspects of life can add substantially to your bottom line. With that in mind, here are five tips to make your home more energy efficient. Some are quick and easy. Some
- [Financial Planning Tips for Seniors](https://www.agingabundantly.com/financial-planning-for-seniors/) - It's not uncommon to put financial planning for retirement behind more pressing concerns, especially when we're young. It is important, however, to do so as early in life as possible. Our retirement years can be some of our most enjoyable, but whatever idea around retirement that you might have, start now to consider how you
- [TRUTH MATTERS ~ Restoring Quality of Your Life](https://www.agingabundantly.com/truth-and-the-quality-of-life/) - "The Truth is that circumstances do not determine the quality of your life; your choices do. Mystical Truth is the nuclear power of your soul. Personal truth is a stepping-stone, but it does not contain nuclear powered grace, so to speak. Why not go for the real thing when you know you have it in
- [Accepting Aging: Through the Caregiving Door](https://www.agingabundantly.com/accepting-aging-through-the-caregiving-door/) - Accepting aging is a life long process that becomes more urgent with each passing year. More than a decade ago, I entered the conversation about aging through the caregiving door. As I walked beside my mother in the last years of her life, the experience invited me to the table of my own reckoning. I'd
- [HOW TO BUY A COFFIN - The Grieving Process](https://www.agingabundantly.com/how-to-buy-a-coffin/) - Buying a coffin is one of the more challenging tasks we face when we lose a loved one. Deep in the middle of this life-changing and heart-breaking time, it's difficult to think clearly about such a thing. Most never put much thought into the details of such a purchase until it's forced upon them. Still,
- [HOLDING ON TO OUR INDEPENDENCE AS WE AGE](https://www.agingabundantly.com/holding-on-to-our-independence/) - Holding on to our independence as we age is something most of us would like to accomplish. But, it can be a challenge coping with every emerging niggle, new wrinkle, or gray hair that crops up. Where did the time go? It doesn’t seem so long ago that we were walking the kids to school,
- [BACK PAIN CAUSES & TREATMENTS to Keep Aging Abundantly](https://www.agingabundantly.com/back-pain-causes-treatments-aging/) - Back and neck pain can impact our daily lives, especially as we age. The discomfort may arise gradually or hit us suddenly. Research suggests that there are over 16 million adults in the country who experience back pain on a daily basis. If you've ever suffered from back pain, you know it can limit daily
- [MANIFEST ME Spring 2019](https://www.agingabundantly.com/manifest-me-spring-2019/) - Several years ago I launched a series of blogs called Manifest Me. It was an attempt to turn my attention back to my healing journey and away from my incessant desire to help others. It's a dichotomous journey this. We long to share what we learn from our own trials and tribulations with those who
- [5 TIPS FOR HELPING A LOVED ONE STRUGGLING WITH ADDICTION](https://www.agingabundantly.com/tips-to-help-a-loved-one-struggling-with-addiction/) - Are you concerned about a loved one who is displaying signs of addiction? While they ultimately have to make the choice to tackle their addiction themselves, here are five steps you can take to to support them. READ UP ON ADDICTION Before attempting to help someone you suspect or know is struggling with addiction, take
- [Tips for Avoiding Illness in Later Life](https://www.agingabundantly.com/avoiding-illness-in-later-life/) - Avoiding illness was one of the last things on our minds when we were young. Most of us trusted that our bodies were healthy enough to get past any issues that arose. And, we were probably right. As the years pass, however, our bodies have a little more difficulty fighting off an illness. In addition,
- [How To Help An Older Relative When Their Health Has Declined](https://www.agingabundantly.com/how-to-help-an-older-relative/) - We all think about getting older and if you have an aging parent you may be wondering how to help an older relative through the process. Planning ahead is key. Too often we wait until a parent or loved one ends up in the hospital for surgery or other health crisis, and find ourselves contributing
- [PEACE QUOTES - Perfect for Daily Reflection](https://www.agingabundantly.com/peace-quotes/) - 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 the ravages of Covid, but from internal strife. As we reflect on peace, may we step into our world in a loving,
- [Simple Ways To Stay On Top Of A Healthy Lifestyle](https://www.agingabundantly.com/simple-ways-to-stay-on-top-of-a-healthy-lifestyle/) - Over the last year especially, we have all been focused on our health and the health of our loved ones. After all, the many measures we are taking each day to stay safe keeps a healthy lifestyle uppermost in our minds. However, living with the constant dangers presented by the pandemic and the additional stress
- [WAYS TO STILL FEEL LIKE YOU WHEN YOU GET OLDER](https://www.agingabundantly.com/ways-to-still-feel-like-you-when-you-get-older/) - It's not uncommon to feel a loss of identity as we get older. We may no longer be able to do things we once did and, when we look the mirror we no longer see a familiar face. Life as we knew has changed, including our day to day routines. Inside you still feel
- [FIVE WAYS TO UPGRADE YOUR HOME FOR EASIER LIVING](https://www.agingabundantly.com/five-ways-to-upgrade-your-home-for-easier-living/) - Aging in place is doable when we upgrade our home for easier living. Making home modifications is the right thing to do, peace of mind, quality of life and safety. Creating a better home environment doesn't have to be a big, expensive deal. Small changes can be huge in their effects. Accidents are a leading
- [RETIREMENT PLANNING: MakE The Most Of Your Retirement](https://www.agingabundantly.com/retirement-planning-to-make-the-most-of-your-retirement/) - Retirement planning is a valuable step to take to make the most of this special time of life. For many people, retirement marks the end of a long and successful career. You've worked hard for years, and it’s understandable that you are excited about the prospect of enjoying a well-earned break. This guide, provide steps
- [5 THINGS WE CAN'T WAIT TO DO WHEN WE'RE OLDER](https://www.agingabundantly.com/5-things-we-cant-wait-to-do-when-were-older/) - There comes a time when we're older that we may feel like we've put on an invisibility cloak. Some complain about this, but there is a real upside to it. We can do almost anything we want! It's a bit like being a superhero, without actually having to save anyone. In fact, we might find
- [How To Accept Help As You Age](https://www.agingabundantly.com/how-to-accept-help-as-you-age/) - There’s a problem with aging - everyone wants to live longer, but nobody wants to be old. If you could remain young forever, you might feel that you have hit the jackpot. The fact that most people are young at heart is the tricky part. We still believe ourselves to be athletic and independent, at
- [5 ESSENTIAL TIPS FOR LOOKING AND FEELING YOUNGER AS YOU GET OLDER](https://www.agingabundantly.com/5-essential-tips-for-looking-and-feeling-younger-as-you-get-older/) - Feeling younger, even as we are aging, is possible. Whether we like it or not, aging is a natural process. Embracing it is to our benefit. While we cannot turn back the hands of time, we can still do a lot to ensure that we look and feel our best. Many people might think that
- [HOW TO REDUCE YOUR RISK OF DEMENTIA](https://www.agingabundantly.com/how-to-reduce-your-risk-of-dementia/) - In the United States alone, dementia affects approximately one in ten people aged 65 years or older. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, 13.8 million people aged 65+ are likely to have dementia by 2050. It's a difficult problem that isn’t going away anytime soon. The sad truth about dementia is that people seldom realize they've
- [Things to Consider as You Grow Older](https://www.agingabundantly.com/things-to-consider-as-you-grow-older/) - Growing older is something we are not seldom prepared for. Aging is a natural part of life, but it can be hard for many of us to accept and get used to. Losing our independence and/or mobility is a difficult adjustment, but it doesn’t mean we cannot find a different sort of value in life.
- [Tips For Staying Safe In Your Own Home As You Age](https://www.agingabundantly.com/tips-for-staying-safe-in-your-own-home-as-you-age/) - Home. It's the one place we should feel safe. But accidents can happen even at home. It is possible to slip or fall even while doing simple routine activities. As we age, trips, slips, and falls can have a bigger impact on us. Therefore, it becomes more important than ever to take care and
- [A Father's Day Gift for the UnFathered](https://www.agingabundantly.com/a-fathers-day-gift-for-the-unfathered/) - Father's Day is a day, created by a culture whose moral, ethical and spiritual foundation is at times questionable, and yet we are sucked in by it. How many of us are feeling guilt today because we don't feel a generosity of spirit toward our fathers? Or, sad because our fathers were taken from us
- [The Confederate Flag - A Symbol](https://www.agingabundantly.com/the-confederate-flag-is-a-symbol/) - I posted a news report on Facebook yesterday regarding protesters in NC and the confederate flag. It generated so much controversy I began to look for a wider perspective from which to view the conflict. How can we see this situation from a position that does not inflame us? I ran across an article that
- [Life is Complicated. It is also Worth Living](https://www.agingabundantly.com/life-is-complicated-it-is-also-worth-living/) - LIFE AS A GIANT PUZZLE Most of us live and act as if life is complicated, a giant puzzle that is up to us to figure out. I must confess that I enjoy the puzzling, wondering, figuring, learning of it all in my peaceful moments. I do not, however, enjoy the confusion, pain, anxiety and
- [ONE SMALL DECISION AT A TIME](https://www.agingabundantly.com/one-small-decision-at-a-time/) - When you find yourself stuck in indecision and not enjoying your life, one small decision can change everything. It did for me, and I believe it can for you. As a young person, I did not receive good guidance. The hidden message in the advice I received was about fear and what I was "supposed"
- [How to Feel Younger With Each Passing Year](https://www.agingabundantly.com/how-to-feel-younger-with-each-passing-year/) - Keeping a positive mindset as we age is a good thing, but in order to feel younger with each passing year we must take action. While it’s unlikely that you’ll feel like a kid again, it’s more than possible to feel younger than you do right now! By managing your life correctly and handling some
- [Tips for a Happy & Healthy Relationship in your Golden Years](https://www.agingabundantly.com/tips-for-a-happy-healthy-relationship/) - A happy and healthy relationship doesn't just happen, at any age. It takes a desire to work on the relationship and a willingness to take the time to do so. This is even more important when a couple begins to face the physical and emotional challenges of the aging process. Here are a few tips to
- [Selecting the Right Assisted Living Facility](https://www.agingabundantly.com/selecting-the-right-assisted-living-facility/) - Choosing to place your aging loved one in the care of someone other than yourself or another family member is a difficult decision. But, the bills are piling up; you have a busy job, and barely enough time to spend with friends and family. This is the realization that you can no longer care for
- [Effectively Dealing With Conflict In Your Life](https://www.agingabundantly.com/dealing-with-conflict/) - Dealing with conflict is not easy for most of us. In relationships that are important to us it's natural to want to sweep problems under the carpet when they first arise. It's also tempting to ignore the warning signs of a potential issue. For example, a friend recently asked me to something with a her
- [How To Recognize Mental Health Issues](https://www.agingabundantly.com/mental-health-issues/) - Mental health issues can sneak up on you without you really noticing. For some people, it is always there. It can be a part of them and who they have always been. For others, it can be a gradual change. It can be so gradual that you do not quite notice how bad things
- [Important Tips To Take Care Of Your Vision As You Age](https://www.agingabundantly.com/important-tips-to-take-care-of-your-vision-as-you-age/) - Aging is a part of life. Deteriorating vision is a common occurrence the longer one lives. Cataracts, glaucoma and age-related macular degeneration are some of the conditions that can occur. If you suffer from any of these issues, or are looking for ways to take care of your vision and your eyes as you age,
- [Do´s and Dont´s in Barcelona](https://www.agingabundantly.com/barcelona-travel-tips/) - Guest Post by Thomas Carter, a writer for Apartime FINDING YOUR WAY IN BARCELONA Table Service: Table service in Barcelona is definitely different that the norm in the United States. It is customary to chat over a meal or sit and chat over a coffee for a very long time while dinning in Spain. Waiters
- [The Keys For Happy Living As You Age](https://www.agingabundantly.com/the-keys-for-happy-living-as-you-age/) - One of the best things about living is that it’s always possible to create a happy and satisfying life, no matter what age you are. While society seems to be geared toward the young, there’s nothing to say that happy living isn't possible when you’re in your retirement years. We’ve learned a lot about what
- [Did You Know These Factors Impact The Aging Process?](https://www.agingabundantly.com/factors-impacting-aging/) - FACTORS IMPACTING AGING You may not be in your twenties or thirties anymore, yet that doesn’t mean you should stop fighting the signs of aging. Reducing wrinkles and eliminating puffy eyes are excellent ways to boost your self-esteem and confidence levels. As you know, your mental health is as critical as your physical well-being. These
- [ARE YOU ON THE FENCE ABOUT GETTING PSYCHOLOGICAL THERAPY?](https://www.agingabundantly.com/do-you-need-psychological-assistance/) - Are you, or someone you know, wondering whether or not to seek psychological therapy? Making this decision can seem overwhelming. Perhaps you are afraid of "opening up" to a stranger. Or, you believe that therapy is only for seriously troubled people, that your issues don't qualify. Learning the basics of what therapy is and isn't,
- [Accepting the Role of Caregiver to Aging Parents](https://www.agingabundantly.com/accepting-the-role-of-caregiver-to-your-aging-parents/) - The role of caregiver to aging parents can be a rugged journey along a treacherous path of frustration and indecision. As children of aging parents, we are often right in the middle of the busiest part of our own lives. Growing children, stressful careers, financial concerns, an empty nest loom large. Our worries, along with
- [In-Home Health Care - Pros & Cons](https://www.agingabundantly.com/in-home-health-care-pros-cons/) - When looking for in-home health care, whether for yourself or your parents, there are a variety of factors to consider. Planning for the long term will help you ensure that you or your parents are getting the assistance they need, when they need it. If you’re unsure what home health-care might look like for your
- [Tackling Loneliness in the COVID-19 World](https://www.agingabundantly.com/tackling-loneliness-in-the-covid-19-world/) - Tackling loneliness in the COVID-19 world is not at all the same as tackling it in so-called normal times. We’re living through unprecedented times right now. Just a few months ago, very few of us could have predicted just much how life would change in March and April. Individuals around the world are following strict
- [Why You Should Consider Returning to Education in Later Life](https://www.agingabundantly.com/returning-to-education-in-later-life/) - Many people are returning to education in later life. When we were young, compulsory education mandated that we attend school. We went because we had to. A few loved it and kept at it because they were keen on learning what they needed to learn to obtain their dream jobs. Others left formal education for
- [ARE YOU READY FOR YOUR LATER YEARS?](https://www.agingabundantly.com/are-you-ready-for-your-later-years/) - Aging is inevitable for us all, but are you ready for your later years? No matter how much we would prefer to stay young and youthful, we can't stop the clock. At some point, We all need to accept that we will get older. At least once we accept it, we will be a lot
- [“Keep Me Away from Wisdom that Does Not Cry”](https://www.agingabundantly.com/kahlil-gibran-quote-keep-me-away-from-wisdom/) - This Kahlil Gibran quote is one of my all time favorite quotes. I hope you will take a moment to consider his words. What does wisdom mean to you? What is your philosophy of life? What place does humility play in your words and actions? "I cut my teeth on Kahlil Gibran’s The Prophet. Even
- [Silence Not Silent](https://www.agingabundantly.com/silence-its-not-just-not-talking/) - I have been mostly silent much of my life. As an introvert growing up in a family who couldn't "hear" me and a world who didn't understand me, silence came naturally to me. Words were always slow to form, regardless of my desire to do so. My attempts to speak into my world invariably failed.
- [HOW TO OVERCOME ADDICTIVE BEHAVIOR](https://www.agingabundantly.com/how-to-overcome-addictive-behavior/) - Finding a way to overcome addictive behavior is a serious process. Much attention is paid to addiction in general. less attention, however, is given to the underlying psychological causes. An addiction at its core is a pattern of behavior that came about to help us cope. When we use a behavior repeatedly to ease our
- [A TRAUMA IS ALSO AN OPPORTUNITY](https://www.agingabundantly.com/trauma/) - Have you experienced a trauma in your life? We don't always see what we've experienced as a trauma. Painful, difficult, mind-boggling events happen in our world every day. We are shocked, dismayed, angry, disoriented, confused, and afraid. What happened to the world we once knew we say to ourselves. Innocence is lost. We do not know
- [How to Encourage Yourself to Stay Active in Your Later Years](https://www.agingabundantly.com/to-stay-active-in-your-later-years/) - We all want to stay active as long as we can. The problem is, when we start to encounter the normal and natural slow down of the aging process we get discouraged. Feelings of sadness and loss can quickly sap our energy and make matters worse. Recognizing that the loss of function is a loss
- [Aging In Place - Is It Right for You?](https://www.agingabundantly.com/aging-in-place-is-it-right-for-you/) - As we get older, we inevitably need to ask ourselves the question: Is aging in place the right thing to do? In some cases, the answer is yes. If we are able-bodied, and if we can live independently, then these are reasons why we might choose to stay at home. On the other hand, we
- [5 CONFIDENCE BOOSTING ACTIVITIES TO KEEP YOU MOTIVATED](https://www.agingabundantly.com/5-confidence-boosting-activities/) - Confidence boosting activities can help you adjust to the aging process and get back to enjoying life. Lack of self-esteem is a common issue for people in their later years. This could be due to health issues or a change in perspective. Daily tasks can become more challenging with age and it can feel like
- [MID-CENTURY MODERN AWESOME](https://www.agingabundantly.com/mid-century-modern-awesome/) - 2020 brought many surprises, not least of which was the awareness that everything that we grew up with and came to associate with our parents is now "mid-century" and vintage. The Past as Commodity Our past has become a commodity, something sought after by the young. What was once considered gauche is now cool. Like
- [Ready To Downsize Your Home?](https://www.agingabundantly.com/ready-to-downsize-your-home/) - Is it Time to Downsize Where You Live? As the maintenance and responsibilities of owning a large home becomes more difficult to manage, you may want to downsize your home. The time and money spent on maintenance might be better spent on cruises or our grandchildren. Downsizing is a common term that refers to selling
- [KEEPING YOUR MENTAL HEALTH IN A GOOD PLACE AS YOU AGE](https://www.agingabundantly.com/keeping-your-mental-health-in-a-good-place-as-you-age/) - We all know now that mental health is just as important as other areas of our well-being. We’ve always looked for ways to have a happy living, of course. Now, though we’re a lot more educated on the psychological side of things. Due to the fact that we’re evolving as a society technologically and young
- [Women Stylin' At Every Age](https://www.agingabundantly.com/women-stylin-at-every-age/) - Women stylin' well into their senior years, is now something we see more of every day. I remember when the conversation about aging began, over a decade ago. We boomers were not going to be our mothers, most especially in the way we dress. On a recent visit to to see our sons, they took
- [THE MOST COMFORTABLE PJs EVER! COOL-jams!](https://www.agingabundantly.com/cool-jams/) - I was recently invited to try Cool-Jams - wicking sleepwear - ideal for our up and down body temperature. Perfect not only for the menopausal years but also before and after! Little did I know that I would fall in love with these jammies. I don't know about you, but I have to feel "just right" in my pjs. In
- [65 THINGS I'M GRATEFUL FOR On My 65th Birthday](https://www.agingabundantly.com/65-things-im-grateful-celebrate-65th-birthday/) - Today I begin a journey into a new year -- a year that I trust will be filled with its fair share of adventure, love, challenges and opportunities for growth and expanded awareness. As I begin this new chapter of my life I want to share with you this list of gratitudes that I felt
- [The All Natural Ways To Overcome Mental Health Issues](https://www.agingabundantly.com/the-all-natural-ways-to-overcome-mental-health-issues/) - Mental health issues are on the rise, even as we are living longer, healthier lives. It’s predicted that by 2030, depression will be the most common medical condition in the world. While there are ways to treat mental illness with medication, some all-natural remedies have been shown to be effective. In this post we will
- [Marriage at Midlife: Letting Go ~ "An Unfinished Symphony"](https://www.agingabundantly.com/marriage-at-midlife-letting-go/) - Marriage at Midlife: Letting Go ~ Part 3 “The rhythm of life is when you experience your own body, mind and soul.” ~ The Yogi Tea Bag Mystic The time arrived. The striving had ceased. My time to care for others had ended. Midlife is a time of letting go, and of saying goodbye to
- [66 Things I'm Grateful for on My 66th Birthday](https://www.agingabundantly.com/66-things-im-grateful-66th-birthday/) - Today is the perfect opportunity for me to shine a little light on some of the good things in life. It's easy to feel overwhelmed, helpless and hopeless during these chaotic times. For that reason it's important for each of us to make an effort to look away from the darkness and remind ourselves of
- [PANDEMIC MOMENT: What Was I Thinking?!?](https://www.agingabundantly.com/pandemic-moment/) - THIS MORNING'S PANDEMIC MOMENT I think I've lost my mind. I'm slowly learning, as I deal with one pandemic moment after another, that this is just the way it goes at such times! I got up early this morning, only because I actually went to sleep at a reasonable hour and slept decently. When I
- [Symbols of Transformation ~ A Total Eclipse & A Luna Moth](https://www.agingabundantly.com/symbols-of-transformation/) - This beautiful creature appeared on my path last night while I was out walking. On the eve of a total eclipse, it was a poignant reminder to me that darkness does not last and that transformation is a gift; even as it is the meaning of life itself. I accepted this beauty as a gift
- [YOUR STORY MATTERS ~ Give it Wings](https://www.agingabundantly.com/share-your-story/) - YOUR STORY MATTERS Life is turbulent. No amount of planning could have prepared us for months, and possibly years spent inside our homes, cut off from family and friends and unable to fulfill a one of our bucket list items. But, we are strong and courageous women, and we will get through these times just
- [Blizzard of 2016 - Amazing Time Lapsed Video](https://www.agingabundantly.com/blizzard-of-2016-video/) - A MAINE CHILDHOOD When I just turned three, my family moved to a little town in Maine. I was too young to understand, or care, that it was a rather treacherous part of the country for my mother who was raising five children and taking care of her father. I honestly don't think she was
- [WHAT TO EXPECT - HIP REPLACEMENT SURGERY](https://www.agingabundantly.com/what-to-expect-from-hip-replacement-surgery/) - Is hip replacement surgery in your future? Osteoarthritis, arthritis, cartilage disease, or an injury from a fall damages hip cartilage . A total hip replacement surgery removes the head of the femur and the socket joint and replaces them with a metal implant. According to the National Center Health Statistics the number of joint replacements
- [Taking Care of Your Senses as You Age](https://www.agingabundantly.com/taking-care-of-your-senses-as-you-age/) - As you age, taking care of your senses is something we don't often think about until we encounter a problem. The ability to see and hear are two of our most important senses. Our brain uses sight and sound to gather information from the world. Sights and sounds keep us safe from harm and allow
- [Inner Beauty - Wisdom Blossoms - Artistry](https://www.agingabundantly.com/inner-beauty-wisdom-blossoms-artistry/) - An expression of the "something more" in each of us finds expression in the photography of Laurie Anne King. She brings forth the inner beauty of each woman she encounters. This photograph is making the rounds on social media. Why do you think that is? I think it is because each of us
- [Hurricane Relief](https://www.agingabundantly.com/hurricane-relief/) - I remember like it was yesterday the fear that shot through my body the moment I heard the first tree crack and fall, crashing to the ground in the middle of the night over fifteen years ago. Hurricane Fran, a category three storm, swept through North Carolina in September of 1996 and I had my
- [What Do You Do When You're Having a Bad Day?](https://www.agingabundantly.com/what-do-you-do-when-youre-having-a-bad-day/) - We all have a bad day from time to time. As we get older there can feel like they occur more often. The loss of a friend, a health concern, fatigue from doing too much, uncertainty and fear of the future, such concerns can creep up on us and send our mood tumbling. Too many
- [Meeting Eyes -- Oxygen for the Soul](https://www.agingabundantly.com/meeting-eyes-oxygen-for-the-soul/) - When life is hard and there seems to be no way out of our suffering, meeting eyes with someone who loves us is like a blood infusion for the psyche. We try very hard to lift ourselves up. We do all of the "right" things to keep ourselves going, despite what comes our way. Walking,
- [Shape-Shifters & Magical Reinventors - Voices of Wisdom](https://www.agingabundantly.com/voices-of-wisdom/) - SHAPE-SHIFTERS & MAGICAL REINVENTORS Voices of Wisdom in a Chaotic World Who would deduce the dragonfly from the larva, the iris from the bud, the lawyer from the infant? …We are all shape-shifters and magical reinventors. Life is really a plural noun, a caravan of selves.” – Diane Ackerman How dull life would
- [Dare to Dream Another Dream](https://www.agingabundantly.com/dare-dream-another-dream/) - Will you dare to dream another dream? I meet women over 50 everyday who are dreaming big. They are changing their lives, and perhaps more importantly, they are changing the way they look at life. It's exciting, and, it energizes everyone around them. Letting go of regrets and expectations, they are grabbing onto to the moment with
- [What is Courage? Up Up and Away on the Wings of Love](https://www.agingabundantly.com/what-is-courage-up-up-and-away-on-the-wings-of-love/) - In my last post, Pushed Out of My Comfort Zone , I wrote about my need to find the courage to do the thing I most wanted to do! Hopping on an airplane and flying solo is no big deal for many. But, for me, it was "great-big-huge" (to quote one of Caroline Myss' oft used expressions).
- [The Senior's Guide to Hearing Loss](https://www.agingabundantly.com/the-seniors-guide-to-hearing-loss/) - Hearing loss is one of the most common health issues to affect us as we get older. It is suggested that over 50 million Americans experience some kind of permanent hearing loss. It’s not a condition that is restricted to seniors. Nonetheless, the over 60s demographic is at the greatest risk. Even if your hearing
- [FACING OUR SHADOW AS A NATION AND AS INDIVIDUALS](https://www.agingabundantly.com/facing-our-shadow/) - (I wrote this piece two years ago after the election. I've slightly modified it to bring it up to date, but the message remains very much the same today.) My first vote in an election was cast in the McGovern vs. Nixon race in 1972. Focused on my own young life, I didn't take time
- [OVER 65: ESSENTIAL HEALTH CHECKS - Enjoy Your Best Years!](https://www.agingabundantly.com/over-65-essential-health-checks-enjoy-your-best-years/) - Life over 65 should be all about enjoyment. You should have the chance to use your time as you see fit, indulging in hobbies, and spending time with your loved ones. A British study actually found that those aged between 65 and 79 are the “happiest of all” people. In order to ensure you can
- [Putting Your Health First As You Get Older](https://www.agingabundantly.com/putting-your-health-first-as-you-get-older/) - While we can't stop the aging process, when we put our health first and learn to embrace getting older, we will enjoy these years a great deal more. Even if you’ve not seen many signs of aging, now is the time to start taking action. One of the most important things you can do at any
- [4 Ways to Give Yourself A Boost](https://www.agingabundantly.com/give-yourself-a-boost/) - If you have been feeling a bit rundown and out of sorts lately, it can be difficult to know how to pick yourself up. It is often nothing that we can pinpoint, we just need a lift, something fresh. Today, we'd like to share a few ideas with you on how to do just that.
- [WRESTLING WITH FEAR - MORE ON BUILDING COURAGE](https://www.agingabundantly.com/wrestling-with-fear-on-building-courage/) - Wrestling with fear is an integral part of building courage. As I mentioned in my last post however, “What is Courage”, daring to risk is not as easy as the new age gurus would have us believe. Not at all. Sure, sometimes a pep talk will push us into action for a time, but it
- [3 Things to Expect As You Age](https://www.agingabundantly.com/3-things-to-expect-as-you-age/) - Taking steps to prepare and plan for the future by considering what to expect as you age is important. For some people, the very idea of aging strikes terror into their hearts. But for most of us, it is not so much a frightening future as just a necessity of life. We are all going
- [HEMP OIL - Is it Good for You?](https://www.agingabundantly.com/hemp-oil-good/) - 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 new ideas and an ever-expanding
- [EMBRACING LONG, GRAY HAIR - EXPRESS YOURSELF!](https://www.agingabundantly.com/embracing-long-gray-hair-express-yourself/) - I love my long gray hair! Not because I think I look particularly fabulous, but because: a) I've had so much fun growing it long and watching the array of colors emerge - cost-free! Blond, gray, white, brown, such natural whimsy, an ever shifting display of color. It's a constant surprise to see what's next!
- [HOW TO TREAT ADRENAL FATIGUE - Recovering from Stress Overload](https://www.agingabundantly.com/treat-adrenal-fatigue-recovering-stress-overload/) - Learning how to treat adrenal fatigue is part science, part intuition and part trial and error. It requires that we tune into our body's signals, learning as much as we can about interpreting them and then addressing the issues. This is best done by paying attention, noticing, charting, and working with a professional who can
- [SIGNS OF ADRENAL FATIGUE](https://www.agingabundantly.com/signs-of-adrenal-fatigue/) - Adrenal fatigue is a term that has been growing in popularity and use in recent years. As research dives deeper into the mind/body connection, patterns and connections are emerging. The signs of adrenal fatigue below is offered here to help raise awareness of the effects of stress on our bodies, particularly as we age. Years
- [Successful Weight Loss is Not About the Diet](https://www.agingabundantly.com/diet-successful-weight-loss/) - "Why are You so Damn Fat!?" ~ Martha Beck Tells It Like It Is! Our diet is an important issue for all of us. Weight loss, particularly as we get older, becomes increasingly difficult. We need all the help we can get, not only to lose weight but to maintain it. I don't know about
- [PUSHED OUT OF MY COMFORT ZONE](https://www.agingabundantly.com/pushed-out-of-my-comfort-zone/) - FULL OF SUPRISES I have been pushed out of my comfort zone. Big time. Last night, I received a FaceTime phone call from my sons and their wives/fiance. I'm always excited when I see their faces on my phone and, I answered without hesitation. I must admit my anxiety level sparked. You see, they have
- [MEMORABLE WEDDING MOMENTS - Life's Big & Little Ups and Downs](https://www.agingabundantly.com/memorable-wedding-moments-lifes-big-little-ups-and-downs/) - Wedding of number two son has come and gone. Like all other big events in my children's lives, there is a first and a last. Ups and downs. Joys and sorrows. Just like giving birth to them, I never much thought about any of it in advance. Sometimes I wonder what it is I do
- [DECK GARDENING - HOW TO GARDEN USING LESS TIME & ENERGY](https://www.agingabundantly.com/deck-gardening-how-to-garden-using-less-time-energy/) - I haven't always enjoyed deck gardening. It took ten years for me to adjust to gardening in the south, and I still forget how fast things grow! The New York gardening season, where I discovered my love of this pastime, was far shorter. You didn't dare trim anything more than a snip for fear of
- [Carefree RV Resorts - An Affordable Vacation](https://www.agingabundantly.com/carefree-rv-resorts-an-affordable-vacation/) - NOTE: Carefree Resorts was acquire by Sun RV Resorts since this article was first published. Thank you Carefree Resorts for sponsoring today’s post and giving me the opportunity to talk about your new lifestyle program in CA, TX, and FL! ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A CAREFREE LIFESTYLE? I was more than excited to discover Carefree RV Resorts
- [Martha Beck: "Why are You so Damn Fat!?"](https://www.agingabundantly.com/why-are-you-so-damn-fat/) - I laughed when I heard Martha Beck utter these words in her book, The Four Day Win. She has a great sense of humor and is particularly good at capturing sentiments we all feel. don't know about you, but I have been asked myself this question at least a dozen times a month since I
- [Letting Go is Key to Getting What You Want](https://www.agingabundantly.com/letting-go/) - LETTING GO TO LET THE LIGHT IN "The only way to get what you really want is to let go of what you don't want." ~ Iyanla Vanzant Letting go is the key to creating a life we love. First we must figure out why we hold on to things that makes us unhappy and
- [Did the Woodstock Generation Lose Its Way?](https://www.agingabundantly.com/woodstock-generation/) - 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 of our citizens live abundantly by the world’s standards. We are blessed and yet we find it difficult to be grateful.
- [Questions To Ask When Choosing A Care Home](https://www.agingabundantly.com/questions-to-ask-when-choosing-a-care-home/) - If you are the person who is responsible for choosing a care home for your loved one, it can be a very challenging process. How do you decide whether or not moving to a care home would provide a better quality of living? However, for many there comes a time when it is important to
- [Planning the Future With Your Older Parent](https://www.agingabundantly.com/planning-the-future-with-your-older-parent-start-early/) - There may come a time when you will be called upon to care for your older parent. Those individuals who you saw as so robust and strong, begin to need you more and more. It can be a hard road to tread and elder care is demanding, but it may be what you and they
- [How to Look After Yourself When Caring for a Loved One](https://www.agingabundantly.com/how-to-look-after-yourself-when-caring-for-a-loved-one/) - If you are caring for a loved one, then there’s a high chance that you have a lot of responsibility. There are career demands, financial concerns, errands to run, doctor's appointments, and much more. Your "to do" list can quickly become overwhelming. With all of the demands being place on you, you may find it
- [CARING FOR PEOPLE WITH DEMENTIA](https://www.agingabundantly.com/caring-for-people-with-dementia/) - Caring for residents with Dementia Few people really want to find themselves in the position of caring for a person with dementia. That may seem like an uphill task, a battle that never ends – a challenge that most people would rather avoid altogether. But life doesn’t always work that way. Someone you love, someone
- [ADRENAL FATIGUE * BURN OUT * COMPASSION FATIGUE](https://www.agingabundantly.com/adrenal-fatigue-burnout/) - PROLONGED STRESS Adrenal fatigue is a term that has grown in popularity as researchers learn more about the mind/body connection. Adrenal fatigue is used to describe a collection of non-specific symptoms that occur as a result of ongoing, high levels of stress. Living in a chronic state of stress, without allowing for sufficient periods of
- [TRANSITION & MY NEW BOOK - Now Available](https://www.agingabundantly.com/midlife-transition-book-now-available/) - NEVER A DULL MOMENT It's been way too long since I've written a post! Laser- focused on finishing my new book and navigating another personal transition, writing new content fell by the wayside. I'm happy to say that at last the paperback version of Life Transitions: Pathway to a Happier You is available for purchase
- [MOTHER OF THE GROOM](https://www.agingabundantly.com/mother-of-the-groom/) - A year ago May, the opportunity arose for me to step into the shoes of the "mother of the groom". Up until the day I started shopping, I assumed I was too young to play that role! When I began searching for something suitable to wear, I was stymied. Nothing I saw reflected me! They
- [SIMPLIFYING & DOWNSIZING ~ Getting Real!](https://www.agingabundantly.com/simplifying-downsizing/) - Yesterday, as I carted home yet another piece of my mother's furniture. I had to admit to myself that I am not doing very well in the simplifying department! When the calendar turned over, and 2017 began, I placed the intention to begin downsizing and simplifying front and center in my mind. I had begun
- [Navigating Holiday Stress & Loneliness](https://www.agingabundantly.com/navigating-holiday-stress-loneliness/) - Stress and/or loneliness can drain the joy from our holidays. I’ve experienced both, in spades, in my lifetime. I don’t ever do anything half way! ? Wisdom, however, can teach us a different path if we are willing to listen and learn, to open our minds to a new way of thinking and being. As
- [We All Need Support to Maintain Our Equilibrium](https://www.agingabundantly.com/support/) - Support, given and received is essential to maintaining our equilibrium through life. I am not an optimistic person by nature. That's my husband's job. My job seems to be to temper his enthusiasm with a healthy dose of reality. It doesn't always work. Some days he goes completely off the rails, and some days that's
- [New Beginnings - The Blooms of Easter](https://www.agingabundantly.com/new-beginnings/) - SPRING BLOOMS - And New Beginnings Spring has long been my favorite time of year, precisely because it holds within its essence the gift of new beginnings. In college, and well beyond, I lived in the midst of a dark night of the soul. I was searching, but for what exactly, I did not know.
- [Happy Rachel Carson Day! (AKA Earth Day!)](https://www.agingabundantly.com/happy-rachel-carson-day-aka-earth-day/) - A member of the Aging Abundantly Community reminded me this morning about Rachel Carson and the enormous impact she had on the world's perspective on the environment. Just one woman, with drive and dedication, left her mark. Just one person can make a difference. The Story of How One Woman Took on the Chemical Industry
- [A Work in Progress ~ NOT JUST QUOTES, Inspiration for the Woman in Transition](https://www.agingabundantly.com/a-work-in-progress-not-just-quotes-inspiration-for-the-woman-in-transition/) - I am a work in progress. That's on a good day. On a not-so-good day, irritation with my modus operandi settles in. The mean girl in my head sets up shop and hounds me for being disorganized, dissatisfied, restless and scattered. I get stuck in revision mode trying to find that perfect place. ENDLESS QUOTE
- [How To Support Your Family At A School Fundraising Event](https://www.agingabundantly.com/how-to-support-your-family-at-a-school-fundraising-event/) - When you have a family there’s a ton of things that you do for them, or would like to do for them. Whether you’re a mother or a grandmother caring for your grandchildren, there are many everyday activities that require your attention. But, there are also vast array of intangibles that most of us consider
- [Be A Through-Line: Supporting Your Grandchild When Mom Has Postpartum Depression](https://www.agingabundantly.com/support-grandchild-when-mom-has-postpartum-depression/) - Most of us remember the feeling of being pushed out of our comfort zone when we become a parent for the first time. Becoming a grandmother can elicit similar feelings. There's no doubt that we feel overwhelming joy the moment the new little one arrives and an unexpected desire to protect and care for the newest family
- [Why No One Should Fear Getting Older](https://www.agingabundantly.com/why-no-one-should-fear-getting-older/) - In your 20s, you fear nothing because you’re young and headstrong and everything is so far away. As you age, the things you dreaded come into view and it’s almost as if you can touch them. That’s what’s scary – the prospect of the unknown. Regardless of your mindset, it’s hard to shake because of
- [4 Things To Avoid As A Swinging 60s Dater](https://www.agingabundantly.com/4-things-to-avoid-as-a-swinging-60s-dater/) - I’m not in my twenties any longer. Some women hate this fact, but I’m not bothered in the slightest. Do you want to know why? It’s because I live my life to the fullest regardless of my age. So, it’s safe to say I haven’t stopped dating and I won’t do so anytime soon. But,
- [Warning Signs of Mental Illness in Older Adults (And What You Can Do About It)](https://www.agingabundantly.com/warning-signs-of-mental-illness-in-older-adults-and-what-you-can-do-about-it/) - Mental illness is becoming increasingly common in older adults. Fifteen percent of those over the age of 60 suffer from some kind of mental disorder. Often, however, the symptoms are mistaken as a normal sign of aging, and disregarded. By educating yourself on the warning signs, you will be better equipped to detect a problem
- [What Can We Do To Ensure Our Children Don’t Have The Stress Of Looking After Us When We’re Old?](https://www.agingabundantly.com/what-can-we-do-to-ensure-our-children-dont-have-the-stress-of-looking-after-us-when-were-old/) - Right now the so-called sandwich generation -- middle-aged parents of children who are the children of baby boomers -- are struggling to care for their own kids while also looking after their aging parents. Life is a veritable ball of stress for the vast majority of the younger generation. The sandwich generation, arguably, is carrying
- [TAKING CARE OF YOUR FAMILY - FROM YOUNGEST TO OLDEST](https://www.agingabundantly.com/taking-care-of-your-family-from-youngest-to-oldest/) - We don’t like to think about things like death, illness or accidents, but we do want to make sure that our family has everything it needs should anything happen. With each passing year our families grow. Each new member increases the demand for care and support. Fortunately, each new person adds love as well, so it all
- [ESSENTIAL HEALTH RISKS EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW ABOUT](https://www.agingabundantly.com/essential-health-risks-every-woman-should-know-about/) - Women are more adept at recognizing worrisome symptoms and getting them checked out. It’s a fact. However, as we age it's more difficult to tell a normal aging symptom from something we should pursue. A back twinge here, a headache there and a dodgy knee tweaking can overwhelm us and suddenly we feel old. We
- [GENERATIONAL GAP: Dealing With the Stiff Upper Lip Generation](https://www.agingabundantly.com/generational-gap-dealing-with-the-stiff-upper-lip-generation/) - The world was a very different place than it was just a few short decades ago. As a millennium drew to a close, there were more people on the planet than ever before. In addition, resources like the Internet, social media, and other modern technology at our disposal has become a way of life
- [Health Concerns That Can Affect You as You Age](https://www.agingabundantly.com/health-concerns-aging/) - Health concerns become more common as we age. it is common knowledge that aging can have a troublesome impact on both our mental and physical health. Addressing concerns early can not only help you avoid more serious problems down the road, but can, and often does improve your quality of life. Paying attention and being
- [Services to Make Use of As You Age](https://www.agingabundantly.com/housebound-services/) - While everyone likes convenience, it becomes more important as we age as day to day tasks become more difficult. Convenience can make living a full and healthy life possible. Here are a few services that may make things easier for you now or in the future. MEAL SERVICES Some health conditions make cooking more difficult.
- [Advocating For Aging Parents: A Starter Guide](https://www.agingabundantly.com/advocating-for-aging-parents-a-starter-guide/) - When you are caring for aging parents, advocacy will become part and parcel of your daily life. However, advocacy does not come naturally to everyone. Below, we provide an overview of advocacy and offer a starter guide to the “do’s” and “don’ts” of this important practice. What does it mean to “advocate for aging parents”?
- [PROTECTING YOUR HEARING LATER IN LIFE - Signs of Hearing Loss](https://www.agingabundantly.com/protecting-your-hearing-later-in-life-signs-of-hearing-loss/) - Image Source. Licensed under Creative Commons. A lot of people suffer from hearing loss later in life. In fact, it can affect 1 in 6 of us. Here’s how you can spot the signs of hearing loss and protect your hearing. Look for the Signs of Hearing Loss Hearing loss isn’t always obvious at first.
- [MOVING YOUR AGING PARENT INTO YOUR HOME: Tips For A Smooth Transition](https://www.agingabundantly.com/moving-your-parent-into-your-home/) - Many of us open our doors to our parents as they get older. Perhaps they need extra care, or just the the company of others after living alone for a long time. Moving your parent into your home may be a natural choice, especially if you or they are reluctant to consider other care options,
- [How To Bounce Back When Everything Goes Wrong](https://www.agingabundantly.com/how-to-bounce-back-when-everything-goes-wrong/) - There are times when it feels as if the universe is playing a cruel trick on us. Like a stack of dominoes, one thing goes wrong and everything else follows. When this happens, it’s tough to bounce back and enjoy life again, but you can and should, for your own sake. The last thing you
- [How to Tell Your Family That You Can No Longer Be A Caregiver For Your Parents](https://www.agingabundantly.com/caregiver-for-your-parents/) - Being a caregiver for your parents is a tough job, but we don’t always have a choice. We all want to be there for our families but we must also consider what is best for ourselves and our own family. When your parents can longer live alone you want to step in. You might decide,
- [Monitoring And Maintaining Your Health Well For Years To Come](https://www.agingabundantly.com/maintain-your-health/) - Getting started isn’t the hardest part of staying healthy; sticking to a healthy routine is. Yet, consistency is the key to success when it comes to your physical and psychological well-being. Developing healthy habits and routines is a day to day approach to your health that will ensure that you’re still healthy in 5, 10,
- [Staying In Your Own Home As You Age: A Practical Guide](https://www.agingabundantly.com/staying-in-your-own-home-as-you-age-a-practical-guide/) - For many people, staying in their own home as they approach their golden years is something they feel very strongly about. After all, our homes are more than just a building we reside in, but the site of significant life events and memories. They are a place where our families gather for fun and support
- [5 Things to Consider If You Have An Infection](https://www.agingabundantly.com/if-you-have-an-infection/) - If you have an infection it can be hard to know the best way to treat it. Whether it’s something you’ve been experiencing for a while or the symptoms are relatively new, it’s important to take steps to prevent it from getting worse. Here are 5 things to consider if you have an infection to
- [Is Your Pride Getting In The Way Of Your Productivity?](https://www.agingabundantly.com/hard-work-and-productivity-as-we-age/) - Most of us understand that real satisfaction can come from hard work and productivity. No matter what that specific work is, we know that dedicated effort can bring us a sense of satisfaction and joy. Some might love working in the garden during the summer months. Others take pride in their careers. And of
- [Things To Consider When Using Hearing Aids For The First TIme](https://www.agingabundantly.com/things-to-consider-when-using-hearing-aids-for-the-first-time/) - Using hearing aids for the first time can be a difficult experience. It's hard enough on your mental health to admit that you need help, but it's frightening and intimidating when you don't know what to expect. If you are considering wearing hearing aids to help with your hearing, there are a number of things
- [4 Key Areas To Take Care Of to Remain Happy & Healthy as You Age](https://www.agingabundantly.com/4-key-areas-to-take-care-of-to-remain-happy-healthy-as-you-age/) - Take care of a few key areas of your life and remain happy and healthy throughout the years. There’s much to love about growing older; you know yourself better, you have deeper relationships, and you appreciate the wonder of life more every day. Despite what some people might say, it is possible to be just
- [AS TIME GOES BY: 3 Things to Get In Order as You Get Older](https://www.agingabundantly.com/things-to-get-in-order-as-you-get-older/) - Getting older doesn't necessarily mean that your quality of life has to diminish. In fact, taking the time to get a few things in order will actually help ensure your golden years are your best. It will give you peace of mind and enable you to put worries about the future aside. Without worry you
- [HOW TO RETAIN OUR INDEPENDENCE As We Get Older](https://www.agingabundantly.com/how-to-retain-our-independence-as-we-get-older/) - There are many challenging aspects to getting older, but one of the hardest is the loss of independence. Most of us want to retain our independence as we get older as we do not want to have to rely on others to do things for us. There may come a time, however, when a little
- [How to Stay Social As You Grow Older  - Five Great Tips](https://www.agingabundantly.com/how-to-stay-social-as-you-grow-older/) - There are a few common conditions that affect people as they age. Our focus is most often on physical conditions that are apt to arise. But there are other areas of concern that impact not only our health but our overall well-being. The issue of loneliness is a growing problem in the older community. Due
- [Gift Ideas For An Elderly Relative](https://www.agingabundantly.com/gift-ideas-for-an-elderly-relative/) - Gift ideas for an elderly relative are often not as easy to think of as one might imagine. Many seniors don't want more "stuff" as they are thinking more about downsizing and simplifying. Their needs and interests are different, as well and some have grown disinterested in things they used to enjoy. Still, we want
- [Signs That It’s Time To Downsize](https://www.agingabundantly.com/signs-that-tell-you-its-time-to-downsize-your-property-100/) - There are many reasons why you may not want to downsize your property. Perhaps you’ve spent a considerable amount of time in your home are and it’s full of memories. Or, the idea of starting somewhere new is both frightening and overwhelming. However there are signs to look for that will help you decide whether
- [A Word About Trauma - Day #8 & #9](https://www.agingabundantly.com/a-word-about-trauma-day-8-9/) - Three years ago, I was involved in a car accident that changed my life forever. Driving 65 mph on a heavily traveled highway, pelted by the torrential rain of a tropical storm that was moving up the northeast coast, a pickup truck pulling a trailer entered the highway from a rest stop on the opposite
- [DON'T TAKE LEAVE OF YOUR SENSES](https://www.agingabundantly.com/dont-take-leave-of-your-senses/) - Our five senses naturally deteriorate as we get older, but that doesn’t mean there’s nothing we can do to intervene and help slow the process. Here are a few things you can do to keep your senses sharp longer. SIGHT Our sight can be affected by numerous things. Anything that causes eye strain is likely
- [The Best Tips for Aging Gracefully](https://www.agingabundantly.com/the-best-tips-for-aging-gracefully/) - There are as many different response to the process of aging as there are people. Some are proactive in diminishing the effects time and doing everything they can to reduce the appearance of aging. Others prefer to let nature take its course. Here are few tips for aging gracefully that all might want to consider.
- [4 Favors That You Should Do for Yourself as You Age](https://www.agingabundantly.com/4-favors-that-you-should-do-for-yourself-as-you-age/) - 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 careers and impress members of the opposite sex, are often haphazard. They have endless energy, but not much perspective or focus, and
- [An Opportunity for Change - Sometimes It Comes When We Least Expect It!](https://www.agingabundantly.com/opportunity-for-change-growth/) - Life delivers the opportunity for change and growth, often when we least expect it. Once-in-a-lifetime events are just such opportunities. When the pot is stirred by events such as graduations, weddings, job changes, loss or a move, it is not uncommon to lose one's perspective. The weeks leading up to my son's wedding brought a
- [This Post Went Viral - What It Says About Women Over Fifty](https://www.agingabundantly.com/a-post-went-viral/) - No one was more surprised than I when I looked at Facebook stats of the Aging Abundantly Facebook page, which I do now and and again, and saw that something I posted had gone viral. I thought I was seeing things! Historically, 10 new followers on average start following the page each week. Last month
- [Could Assisted Living Be Right For You?](https://www.agingabundantly.com/assisted-living/) - Aging comes with many different challenges. Your health may not be quite what it was and many people experience loneliness in their later years. You may also find that some activities like household chores aren’t as simple as they once were. But while this can feel quite scary, there is one solution that could help
- [The New Science Of Aging](https://www.agingabundantly.com/aging-science/) - The Science of Aging Is Quite Impressive If Carl Jung were to write about aging, there’s no doubt what he’d say: aging is a fundamental archetype of the human psyche. It’s one of those unconscious realities of life that is passed down from one generation to the next. We’re all going to die, and there’s nothing
- [Taking Action In The New Year - Making It Your Best Yet](https://www.agingabundantly.com/new-year-action-steps/) - 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 there's a sense of things ending. With every ending, this is also an opportunity for a new beginning. So thoughts of the
- [HOLIDAY RECIPES - Sweet Treats](https://www.agingabundantly.com/holiday-recipes/) - If you're looking for quick and easy holiday recipes, you can't go wrong with these! The first time I ever tasted this delicious fudge was when my sister made it when we were in high school! I started making it when my kids were small for gifts and have been making it every year since.
- [Conscious Aging](https://www.agingabundantly.com/conscious-aging/) - Watching my parents die was one of the most difficult and painful experiences of my life. It was a modern-day tragedy, their suffering both heartbreaking and unnecessary. I watched, powerless to change a sickness of the mind, a fundamental commitment to their powerlessness. We are all powerless over death, but we are not powerless over the way
- [4 Things You Should Be Doing Today For a Better Tomorrow](https://www.agingabundantly.com/4-things-you-should-be-doing-today-for-a-better-tomorrow/) - If you feel fear where once there was optimism, it may be helpful to remember that this is a common experience as we age. For some, ‘tomorrow’ has become a bit of a dreaded thing. Living with fear and dread, as common as it may be, isn’t a way to live. If your ‘tomorrow’ promises
- [The Fear Of Getting Older Is A Tough Nut To Crack](https://www.agingabundantly.com/the-fear-of-getting-older-is-a-tough-nut-to-crack/) - It's the bitter truth we face when we look in the mirror. It's the fact of life that hits us when we suffer from aches and pains. It is the worry that keeps us awake at night. We are, of course, talking about aging. It happens to us all. Short of carbon freezing or a
- [Everything You Need To Discuss With Your Adult Children](https://www.agingabundantly.com/everything-you-need-to-discuss-with-your-adult-children/) - As we get older and our children venture off on their own, the relationship can begin to fray. Adult children often move away and build their own lives that we no longer have access to on a regular basis. In some cases, a difference in opinion on some topics can cause tension. Despite all of
- [How To Look After An Aging Parent - Steps Every Caregiver Should Follow](https://www.agingabundantly.com/how-to-look-after-an-aging-parent-steps-every-caregiver-should-follow/) - Caring for an aging parent is something few people find easy. It’s a complete role reversal, both for the parent and child. The older generation has to give up independence and control, while the younger needs to look after someone who has always looked after them. It’s a very challenging situation that often leads
- [The Flight to Wisdom](https://www.agingabundantly.com/the-flight-to-wisdom/) - “Keep me away from wisdom which does not cry, the philosophy which does not laugh and the greatness which does not bow before children.” ~ Kahlil Gibran I cut my teeth on Kahlil Gibran’s The Prophet. Even at a very young age there was a sense of truth in his words that resonated with my
- [THE VALUE OF GRATITUDE - Voices of Wisdom Guest Post](https://www.agingabundantly.com/importance-of-gratitude-wisdom-voices/) - Wisdom comes with the ability to be still. Just look and just listen. No more is needed. Being still, looking, and listening activates the non-conceptual intelligence within you. Let stillness direct your words and actions. ECKHART TOLLE I'm so happy to introduce Debbie Gies, our first contributor to the The Voices of Wisdom Series. Debbie, an
- [THE MASK OF DEPRESSION - We Are Not Just Our Depression](https://www.agingabundantly.com/depression-masks/) - People who suffer from depression often describe it as a sense of hopelessness. We associate it with a devastating loss, disappointment or rejection. I describe a bit of my experience with depression in my posts, Living Under the Cloud and A Crack in the Night Sky. Depression begins for many in childhood, even when it
- [When Plans Change - And, they always do!](https://www.agingabundantly.com/when-plans-change-and-they-always-do/) - I have been on the road for over a week experiencing vistas far beyond my imaginings. Sure, I've seen pictures of such sights, but the reality is grander, more heart and soul-stirring than a picture can ever convey. (I've snapped a few thousand myself!) What I've seen and experienced has put me on sensory overload,
- [Everyday Is Earth Day ~ Feel the Earth, Feel the Gratitude](https://www.agingabundantly.com/happy-earth-day/) - Our earth is a spectacular gift ... a miracle ... a source of constant amazement to me. When I stop to think about its riches and abundant beauty it boggles my mind. Particularly those of us who live on the western hemisphere have so much to be grateful for, far exceeding the wildest imaginations of those
- [Create a Support Network in Your Hour of Need](https://www.agingabundantly.com/create-a-support-network-in-your-hour-of-need/) - WE ALL NEED SUPPORT Are you , or someone you know, facing or dealing with a health crisis? Are you desperate for a little extra help and support but don't know where to turn? Now, you don't have to go it alone. Ten years ago my husband had a heart attack. We had two high
- [Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate... Marianne Williamson Quote](https://www.agingabundantly.com/our-deepest-fear-is-not-that-we-are-inadequate-by-marianne-williamson/) - "Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure." ~ Marianne Williamson There is a reason why Marianne Williamson's quote is enormously popular. Her words speak to us, although not in an intellectual way. In fact, her words bypass our reason entirely and go straight
- [How to Prevent and Recover from Compassion Fatigue](https://www.agingabundantly.com/how-to-prevent-and-recover-from-compassion-fatigue/) - Yesterday I wrote about my own personal experience with compassion fatigue in the post "What is the Answer to Compassion Fatigue" and hopefully described it in a way that is recognizable to those of you who are feeling the stress of caring too much. It is a common experience among professional caregivers of all types,
- [Midlife Transitions](https://www.agingabundantly.com/midlife-transitions/) - "We delight in the beauty of the butterfly, but rarely admit the changes it has gone through to achieve that beauty." - Maya Angelou No matter how old we are or what our life circumstances, life altering events happen, sometimes frequently. They are the situations, real or imagined, that drive us to our knees. They
- [Dare to Dream Another Dream](https://www.agingabundantly.com/dare-to-dream/) - Women over 50 are taking risks and following their dreams. Are you?
- [WHAT BOOKS ARE ON YOUR END TABLE?](https://www.agingabundantly.com/table-top-books/) - The books we read reflect who we are and what's important to us. They also represent the cutting edge of who we hope to become. WHAT BOOKS ARE WAITING NEARBY WHILE YOU'RE BUSY DOING SOMETHING ELSE? This morning as I write, I have beside me an end table. It's a "modern" 50's piece my mother purchased for
- [AMAZING GRAYS ~ A Woman's Guide to Making the Next 50 the Best 50 (Regardless of Your Hair Color!)     by Maggie Rose Crane](https://www.agingabundantly.com/amazing-grays/) - ARE YOU CONSIDERING GOING GRAY? Maggie Crane tackles the going gray issue by going beneath the surface and getting to the "root" of the issue. In her book AMAZING GRAYS, she explores the sometimes complicated path women often travel as we grapple with the aging process. Gray is a woman who is traveling this road and
- [Earth Day  ~ "It's Not Nice to Fool with Mother Nature" ~   #ScienceMarch](https://www.agingabundantly.com/earth-day-not-nice-fool-mother-nature-sciencemarch/) - Earth Day brought this infamous quote to mind today. Do you remember the old Chiffon Margarine commercial famous for the one liner, "It's not nice to fool with mother nature!"? Of course you do! The actress Dena Dietrich delivered her lines with such style they lasted longer than the commercial, or the margarine! A classic commercial, you can still hear the
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- [WISDOM - WHAT IS IT?  #WisdomWednesday](https://www.agingabundantly.com/wisdom-what-is-it-wisdomwednesday/) - As a young adult I admired those individuals who emulated wisdom. I read voraciously the words of great writers and teachers who seemed to have an inside tract on the meaning of life. From Kierkegaard, Tillich, C.S. Lewis, Kahlil Gibran, Jesus, Reinhold Niebuhr, Jung, Martin Buber, to Camus, Sartre, Herman Hess, Samuel Beckett, Tolstoy, Solzhenitsyn, Virginia Woolf, I soaked
- [Midlife Trauma & Transformation](https://www.agingabundantly.com/midlife-trauma-transformation/) - MANIFEST ME Midlife brings many changes, some are incredibly good, some extremely challenging. We are happy to discover a sense of confidence and freedom we may not have known in our younger days. We take on new challenges, try new things and sometimes even start over completely. Our sense of self and identity begins to take form in deeper
- [THE PERFECT STYLE OF YOU #WednesdayWisdom](https://www.agingabundantly.com/perfect-style-wednesdaywisdom/) - Online quizzes attract me like a kid to a cookie jar. Their popularity is a good indication that I'm not alone. Modern humans seem fascinated with the subtleties of their personalities and figuring out who they are, really. We want to know our hidden gifts and most attractive qualities. I'm no different. Many days I feel like a giant Rubik's cube. WHAT'S
- [STORIES OF COURAGE & SURVIVAL-- ABUSE -- Women of Wisdom Series™](https://www.agingabundantly.com/memoirs-abuse/) - As part of The Women of Wisdom Series™, I am introducing three memoirs, each addressing the issue of abuse. Though the stories are different, the message is in many ways the same. Each memoir sheds light on the impact of abuse on us and provides lessons in survival. The women describe their journeys from a place of strength and courage, characteristics they undoubtedly honed
- [MONDAY MOTIVATION and TRAVEL NOTES](https://www.agingabundantly.com/monday-motivation-travel-notes/) - Sometimes you have to go on an adventure to appreciate home. Travel with me to Pine Crest Inn in the mountains of North Carolina, where I learned a thing or two.
- [THE MONEY CODE - Improve Your Entire Financial Life Right Now by John Duran](https://www.agingabundantly.com/money-code-john-duran/) - Women of our generation have been struggling to find their "fiscal identity" for a long time. Launched into the job market at an early age, we carried the baggage of the benevolent caregiver we inherited from previous generations. Twenty and thirty years later, we still sometimes find ourselves feeling uncomfortable with money and accurately calculating
- [MONEY - THE ELEPHANT IN THE CLOSET](https://www.agingabundantly.com/money/) - Women, particularly women over fifty, have an uneasy relationship with money. We experience guilt or shame whether we have more than enough or not enough. To make matters worse, we don't like to talk about these feelings. When we tell our story and make ourselves vulnerable we have an opportunity to change.
- [The Gift of Presence](https://www.agingabundantly.com/a-gaggle-of-geese-the-gift-of-presence/) - As a driver, I cut my teeth on the highways and byways of metropolitan New York. Fear of speed and traffic was not a part of my lexicon. A serious car accident, however, changed all that in a flash. My sense of security and control flew right out the shattered window with the glass that sliced my
- [CHANGE IS IN THE AIR](https://www.agingabundantly.com/change-is-in-the-air/) - Change happens. What we do in response to it, how we handle the emotional fallout, is often more important than the event itself. Before Thanksgiving, my husband loaned his “project” car, a 1990 Jeep Wrangler, to his nephew. Scott, being the endlessly generous man that I married, offered it up easily. Intuition suggested to me that
- [GIVE THE GIFT OF HOPE ~ A Book of Quotes](https://www.agingabundantly.com/quote-book-gift/) - A BOOK OF QUOTES MAKES A PERFECT GIFT! It took a great and mighty shove of the Universe to get the most recent revision of my book of quotes, FINDING HOPE, Quotes & Inspiration, out in print in time for the holidays. This book is designed especially for the woman facing the aging process. Choosing my favorite quotes
- [HOW TO COPE WITH POST-ELECTION STRESS, FEAR & FEELINGS OF POWERLESSNESS](https://www.agingabundantly.com/cope-post-election-stress-fear-feelings-powerlessness/) - Many of us are feeling enormous stress in the aftermath of the election. The whole mess has reminded me, once again, of the importance of incorporating stress-reduction practices into our lives. I don't know about you, but when I'm feeling good, balanced, calm and enjoying life, I tend to let these practices slide. Life, however, is uncertain. We never know what
- [Overwhelm the World with Good - Wisdom Wednesday](https://www.agingabundantly.com/overwhelm-the-world-with-good/) - We think we are powerless to effect change, but can we not choose to overwhelm the world with good and create an impact equal to or greater than that created by those who choose to overwhelm it with ill? We all struggle to change the tiniest of habits in our own lives that we abhor. Why wouldn't we
- [Lessons In Letting Go & Finding Balance with Sora Garrett](https://www.agingabundantly.com/lessons-letting-go-finding-balance-sora-garrett/) - Learning to find our balance again and again, is a valuable skill we practice as we navigate life's challenges. This is especially true during the midlife years when a plethora of destabilizing happenings beset many of us. The blessing that is born as a result of our hard work is multifaceted. Sora Garret joins us today as the final guest in
- [HARVESTING WISDOM by Author Joan Rough](https://www.agingabundantly.com/harvesting-wisdom-author-joan-rough/) - I'm excited to introduce today's Voices of Wisdom feature contributor Joan Z Rough. I met Joan through her wonderful blog where she writes regularly about life and "harvesting wisdom". I was drawn to the honesty of her voice and our mutual struggle with PTSD. Her voice of wisdom is strong and growing stronger with each
- [Moving Forward by Lucinda Sage-Midgorden](https://www.agingabundantly.com/moving-forward-lucinda-sage-midgorden/) - GOOD MORNING FRIENDS & VISITORS! Welcome to Aging Abundantly's Voices of Wisdom Series! This series is about providing both the space and opportunity for women over fifty to tell their story and to share a bit of wisdom they gained in the process of living it. If you would like to be a guest writer,
- [Turning Grief into Art By Madeline Sharples](https://www.agingabundantly.com/turning-grief-art-madeline-sharples/) - Madeline Sharples suffered an unthinkable loss, but her grief was not the end of the story. Not by a long shot. TURNING GRIEF INTO ART by Madeline Sharples I was 59 years old when my son, suffering with bipolar disorder, took his own life. Following an aftermath filled with guilt and grief, I made the decision
- [365 Day Journey of Gratitude - A Milestone Birthday](https://www.agingabundantly.com/a-milestone-birthday-365-gratitude/) - Sooner or later we all discover that the important moments in life are not the advertised ones, not the birthdays, the graduations, the weddings, not the great goals achieved. The real milestones are less prepossessing. They come to the door of memory unannounced, stray dogs that amble in, sniff around a bit and simply
- [Chris Moon-Willems ~ Founder of Relative Matters](https://www.agingabundantly.com/meet-chris-moon-willems-transitions-divorce-survival-coach/) - Chris Moon-Willems is the founder and owner of Relative Matters an elderly care consultancy in England. With over thirty years of experience as a professional in social care and NHS, as well as, five years of personal experience caring for her own aging parents, she has mastered the ins and outs of the caregiving process.
- ["Voices of Wisdom Series" - Coming Soon!](https://www.agingabundantly.com/voices-of-wisdom-series-coming-soon/) - The VOICES OF WISDOM SERIES will begin August 3rd! I'm so excited! Things are falling into place for the Voices of Wisdom Series. I'm thrilled to have so many wise and courageous women offer to share a bit of their story with us here. I know we will all gain insight, perspective and inspiration from them.
- [How to Be Authentic and the Mother-of-the-Groom](https://www.agingabundantly.com/being-authentic/) - BEING AUTHENTIC. Have you ever stopped to ask yourself what this really means for you? A thousand times each day, with each action, decision, choice or lack thereof that we make, we are called upon somewhere deep inside of ourselves to show up authentically. It's an energetic, biochemical necessity. Research keeps supporting what many spiritual
- [The Greatest Gift You Can Give ... or Receive](https://www.agingabundantly.com/presence-the-greatest-gift/) - The greatest gift you can give another, is to be fully present with them and to give them your undivided attention. The greatest gift you can give yourself, is exactly the same. I came flying in for a crash landing at mid-life, after several decades of living hell-bent on creating a life I loved to live. I'd
- [The Silence of Morning by D.H.Hickman - A Book Review](https://www.agingabundantly.com/silence-of-morning/) - The Silence of Morning: A Memoir of Time Undone is a powerful memoir of one mother's struggle to come to terms with the sudden death of her son. Filled with wisdom and insight, Hickman's writings can only be described as a prayer, one that comes straight from the center of her broken heart. The author dives fearlessly into the
- [HOLIDAY QUOTES TO ENCOURAGE AND INSPIRE](https://www.agingabundantly.com/beautiful-holiday-quotes/) - It's not surprising to me that so many people love quotes and holiday quotes are a perfect way to share the season. The very best quotes hold a gem of truth that when reflected upon shines a light upon our path and nourishes our soul. Wisdom is simple. Truth is clear. We feel it. It resonates. This holiday season, you
- [Meditations on Peace - Wednesday Wisdom](https://www.agingabundantly.com/meditations-on-peace/) - In these trouble times, when hope is hard to find, I like to go to meditations on peace and the inspiration of writers such as those I've included here. These are but a drop in the vast ocean of hope filled authors that have guided humanity, and continue to guide humanity through turbulent times. Let
- [Wisdom Wednesday - Being Authentic](https://www.agingabundantly.com/being-authentic-wisdom-wednesday/) - Being authentic requires us to change... and change doesn't come easily for any of us. In fact, it becomes more difficult with age. Decades of buried hurts and confusion have clouded our vision, damped our courage and our ability to be authentic. We no longer even know where to begin. We must remind ourselves, however, that we have gained strength along
- [Religion, the UnChurched & Politics](https://www.agingabundantly.com/religion-politics-faith/) - Religion is a hot button topic, especially with the election antics well under way. Even though it was decreed long ago that there should exist a separation of church and state, I do not believe that our beliefs can ever be removed from our choices and actions, overt or otherwise. We don’t have to talk
- [Soul Encounter - An Encounter that Goes Right to Our Soul](https://www.agingabundantly.com/soul-encounter/) - A soul encounter often comes when we least expect it. My grand-dog Rowdy and I have done our fair share of walking in the rain lately! Like many on the east AND west coast, we've had one of the rainiest (and warmest) early winters on record. I often walk to settle my nerves and with the holidays
- [We Are Not Broken - You Are Not Broken](https://www.agingabundantly.com/you-are-not-broken/) - Welcome to Wisdom Wednesday Feeling and believing that we are broken or don't measure up in some way...that we are flawed...inadequate...and in need of fixing...is an illusion. You are not broken. Perfection is a fantasy. As human beings we have the ability to see, to conceptualize, a more perfect something. It's an ability that drives
- [The Mask of Fear - International Women's Day](https://www.agingabundantly.com/international-womens-day-onedayiwill/) - International Women's Day and the hashtag #OneDayIWill I planned to write a blog on fear today, but the first thing to capture my attention was the header on the Google Home Page noting International Women's Day. I know women in this country or more blessed than women in other parts of the world, but I couldn't help but be
- [Inspiring Quotes by Coretta Scott King](https://www.agingabundantly.com/quotes-by-coretta-scott-king/) - Women, if the soul of the nation is to be saved, I believe that you must become its soul." Coretta Scott King It's always been said that behind every great man is an extraordinary woman. This was even more true at the time Martin Luther King, Jr. and his wife Coretta Scott King fought for racial equality. Coretta
- [Coming Full Circle - Day #4](https://www.agingabundantly.com/coming-full-circle-day-4/) - My family moved from a quaint little town not far from Erie, PA, to a small paper mill town on the Androscoggin River in Maine. My father, an electrical engineer, was perhaps, taking a step up the corporate ladder. Just shy of my third birthday, my mother, my two older sisters and I traveled by sleeper
- [SUE INGEBRETSON ~ Author of FibroWHYalgia](https://www.agingabundantly.com/sue-ingebretson-author-of-fibrowhyalgia/) - Sue Ingebretson has been studying health issues, and fibromyalgia in particular, for fourteen years. Committed to helping others afflicted with chronic illness, she serves as the director of program development for the Fibromyalgia Research and Education Center at California State University, Fullerton. She has collaborated in an assortment of community education projects with local support
- [RIPE: Rich, Rewarding Work After 50 by Julia Moulden](https://www.agingabundantly.com/ripe-rich-rewarding-work-after-50-by-julia-moulden/) - Are you one of the many women over fifty looking for rich and rewarding work? A job or career that will not only put money in your pocket but meaning in your life? Julia Moulden provides readers with the necessary guidance and tools to make it happen in her new book RIPE. A member of
- [FATHER'S DAY GIFT IDEAS for BOOMER MEN](https://www.agingabundantly.com/fathers-day-gifts-for-boomer-men/) - Father’s Day is just around the corner. It’s the perfect time to start thinking about a special gift for the fathers in your life. My husband and I both loved the these two books. Light, but thought-provoking, they are perfect summer reading for the midlife male. Summer Reads for Boomer Men LIFE AT 12 COLLEGE ROAD,
- [DALE CARTER~ Transition Aging Parents](https://www.agingabundantly.com/meet-dale-carter-transition-aging-parents/) - Dale Carter, an Aging Advocate/Speaker/Coach, loves teaching others how to guide their own aging parent or loved one through the changes they often face. Focusing on the preservation and strengthening of relationships, Dale will show you how to save time, money and heartache. Here is how Dale describes her journey into her role as Aging
- [GRAVY DAYS by Sue Ann Crockett](https://www.agingabundantly.com/gravy-days-by-sue-ann-crockett/) - Sue Ann Crockett is a delight both on and off the page. Her enthusiasm for life is infectious and her smile and wit light up the room. A newspaper columnist and freelance writer, lives in the Pacific Northwest where her award-winning Gravy Days column appears in The Ferndale Record. In her spare time she blogs
- [THE BEST OF EVERYTHING AFTER 50 by Barbara Grufferman](https://www.agingabundantly.com/barbara-hannah-grufferman/) - Barbara Hannah Grufferman's book should be wrapped in brightly colored wrapping paper, tied up with a fashionable bow and handed to every woman on her fiftieth birthday. (Later is okay too!) The Best of Everything After 50: The Experts' Guide to Style, Sex, Health, Money, and More is written in Barbara’s typical no-nonsense, down to earth,
- [Surviving Divorce](https://www.agingabundantly.com/surviving-divorce-2/) - A PERSONAL STORY by Chris Moon-Willems As I sat on the edge of the bed grappling for my glasses, blood pouring from my nose, I realized the blow to my face signaled the end of my 34 year marriage. I had been unhappy for years, in fact ever since I realized I couldn’t change my husband’s
- [Recommended Audio Series for the Midlife Woman in Transition](https://www.agingabundantly.com/bookaudio-by-dr-clarissa-pinkola-estes/) - CLARISSA PINKOLA ESTÉS, PhD The following selection of audio books are among the most powerful that I have found that speak to the heart of the midlife woman in transition and the joy of becoming a "dangerous old woman". I own each one and have listened to them numerous times throughout the last several years.
- [QUIET by Susan Cain](https://www.agingabundantly.com/quiet-by-susan-cain/) - Browsing through the audio books on one of my favorite websites, Audible.com, I was drawn to a book called Quiet, by Susan Cain. The title caught my attention, but it was the subtitle that hooked me: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking. An introvert through and through, I knew I had
- [Breakfast with Buddha - A Review](https://www.agingabundantly.com/breakfast-with-buddha-a-review/) - The Aging Abundantly Book Club on Facebook just finished reading Breakfast with Buddha by Roland Merullo. What a delight! I think the thing I liked most about Breakfast with Buddha was the utter honesty portrayed by the main character. I doubt there's a single person alive that can't resonate in some way or another with
- [I Choose to Inhabit My Days](https://www.agingabundantly.com/i-choose-to-inhabit-my-days/) - I was swept away by this poem, posted on a blog I follow called Soul Gatherings. I, like Theresa, have a love of quotes and words strung beautifully together such as Dawna Markova's poem. For me, words at their best create a symbolic tapestry that calls to our heart, tugs on our spirit and puts voice to
- [Food for Fun - Day #10](https://www.agingabundantly.com/food-for-fun-day-10/) - Today I woke up more clear-headed than I have in centuries! The ebb and flow of anxiety and depression has become less severe. I feel fatigued at times if I try to do too much, or don't keep my food intake up. While all is not perfect, I am feeling better and better each day.
- [Fifty, not Frumpy](https://www.agingabundantly.com/fifty-not-frumpy/) - (A Note from Dorothy: Every once in a while during my online travels and ongoing conversations with women over fifty, I run across an exciting new voice. This was my experience when I stumbled upon Susan Street's page on Facebook, FiftyNotFrumpy. She provides a breath of fresh air for women who are tired of trying
- [A Simple Frame House](https://www.agingabundantly.com/a-simple-frame-house/) - As I have probably mentioned before, I have a furry grandchild. Every morning he whines and fusses and stalks me until I take him for a walk. He is the bane of my existence, but he has made sure I exercise every day and for that I am grateful. This morning’s walk was a lovely
- [Being Older and Wiser is the Icing on the Cake of Life](https://www.agingabundantly.com/being-older-and-wiser-is-the-icing-on-the-cake-of-life/) - I know I am not the only one who has said repeatedly in recent years, “Gosh, I wish I knew that twenty years ago!”…or ten years ago, or five, or even yesterday! As we move into our later years it’s easy to bemoan not only our aging body, but that everything we learned getting to
- [Finding Security at any Age](https://www.agingabundantly.com/security-at-any-age/) - If there's one thing I've learned about life in the past sixty years it's that the ground is always shifting beneath my feet. Even when I think nothing is changing, it is. It may be only a slight shift in perspective that comes on the heals of a an article I read or a friend's comment.
- [Paula Deen, Aunt Bee and Motherhood](https://www.agingabundantly.com/paula-deen-aunt-bee-and-motherhood/) - Paula Deen fell under scrutiny recently when it was revealed that she is diabetic. Her worst critics are her peers, the fifty something women who cluck at her bad behavior and respond in a superior fashion with comments like, “I’m not surprised” and “the audacity! The woman even makes money off the drugs that treat
- [Looking and Feeling Great at Any Age](https://www.agingabundantly.com/looking-and-feeling-great-at-any-age/) - Regardless of our height, weight or physical limitations, feeling comfortable in our body is important at any age. When our clothes fit and feel comfortable they become an expression of who we are and can not only be an enjoyable experience but uplifting as well. Many of us throw our hands up in the air
- [Dream Large with Pinterest](https://www.agingabundantly.com/dream-large-with-pinterest/) - A month or so ago, Pinterest was not anywhere near the top of my “to do” list. It wasn’t even on it! I was standing in defiance of the latest social media trend that threatened to steal even more time from my day and suck more life out of what creativity I had left! Curiosity,
- [Getting it Together after Fifty](https://www.agingabundantly.com/getting-it-together-after-fifty/) - I think we pretty much all are in agreement by the time we reach fifty and sixty: Life is not a simple thing! In fact, in many ways, it just becomes more complex the older we get. The good news is that we now have a rich arsenal of experience upon which to draw as
- [Zen and the Art of Aging](https://www.agingabundantly.com/zen-and-the-art-of-aging/) - I was talking to a friend the other day. Like most of us she has way more problems in her life than she’d like to have, frankly more than her share. But, who is to say what a fair share is? What may be devastating to one person may be a roll in the hay
- [Soul Expression](https://www.agingabundantly.com/soul-expression/) - Last night my son and I went out together for ice cream. I never thought I'd see the day when I would blissfully hand my keys over to him and ask, "would you mind driving?" He's an adult now and I've come to lean just a little on his competence. He's a kind, gentle soul
- [Aging in Place](https://www.agingabundantly.com/aging-in-place/) - "Aging in place" is a growing trend among the members of the boomer generation. I'm not sure whether the trend was spawned by watching how our parents chose to live out their elder years, economics, or just personal preference, but more and more people are choosing to stay in their homes for the foreseeable future
- [You Don't Have to Be "Elderly" to Be Affected by Excessive Summer Heat](https://www.agingabundantly.com/you-dont-have-to-be-elderly-to-be-affected-by-excessive-summer-heat/) - We hear all the time that heat stress (hypothermia) is a serious issue for the elderly. Of course, it's absolutely true! What we may not be considering is that while most of us do not consider ourselves “elderly” at 55, 65 or even 75, the fact remains that we are more susceptible to the ill
- [More Quotes to Live By](https://www.agingabundantly.com/more-quotes-to-live-b/) - Source: middayescapades.com via Aging Abundantly/ on Pinterest “The truth is that our finest moments are most likely to occur when we are feeling deeply uncomfortable, unhappy, or unfulfilled. For it is only in such moments, propelled by our discomfort, that we are likely to step out of our ruts and start searching for different ways
- [Midlife Madness](https://www.agingabundantly.com/midlife-madness/) - Midlife hit me over the head with a hammer and then dropped kicked me into another universe. One minute I was boogying along, full speed ahead, the next I was laying flat out on the floor. Do you know what I’m talking about? I think back, in a still recent retrospect, and I can’t even
- [Cures for "Midlife Madness Fatigue"](https://www.agingabundantly.com/cures-for-midlife-madness-fatigue/) - There's a lesson to be learned by those just beginning their journey into midlife from my experiences that I describe in Midlife Madness. The most important of which is that it's time to fasten your seat belt and hold on for dear life! You're in for the ride of your life! All kidding aside, midlife
- [Chia Seeds Are Good for Damaged and Aging Skin](https://www.agingabundantly.com/chia-seeds-are-good-for-damaged-and-aging-skin/) - 5 Easy Chia Seed Recipes For Fabulous Skin by Lisa D Liguori Do you want a simple tool in your diet that can help prevent free radical damage, inflammation, and premature aging of the skin? I thought so. The Teeny Tiny Powerhouse If you open my fridge, you will see various jars of seeds; hemp,
- [Is Facebook the New Church?](https://www.agingabundantly.com/facebook-the-new-church/) - I went to church regularly for the first seventeen years of my life. I grew up in a family of lifelong Episcopalians and I learned early on the value of falling asleep during a sermon. An inner quarrel grew, however, as I began to experience what I perceived as a disparity between what I believed
- [A Dark Night Descends in Aurora](https://www.agingabundantly.com/a-dark-night-descends-in-aurora/) - My heart breaks and my prayers go out to the friends and family of all those involved in the Aurora, Colorado shooting. As their lives were being turned upside down, my twenty-something sons were eagerly anticipating and preparing for opening night of Dark Night Rises here in North Carolina. They purchased tickets well in advance
- [Be Who You Were Born to Be](https://www.agingabundantly.com/be-who-you-were-born-to-be/) - As we get older life takes on new texture and color. Sometimes it's dark and disturbing. At other times it's richer than we ever imagined. Our focus sharpens. Things that once were paramount in importance suddenly seem silly and frivolous. Other things, that we previously put on the back burner, take on a new sense of
- [The Gift of Age](https://www.agingabundantly.com/the-gift-of-age/) - Living just for today can be a real challenge for those of us who have lived our lives immersed in western culture. Every where we turn we hear messages, reminders, and indicators that unless we are moving forward at break neck speed we are not really living. Buddha, and others, understood the disservice we do to ourselves,
- [November is National Caregiver's Month](https://www.agingabundantly.com/november-is-national-caregivers-month/) - Support for the caregiver has grown by leaps and bounds since I cared for my aging parents ten plus years ago. It was a frustrating and lonely road at that and my siblings and I spent many hours trying to figure out what to do and how to do it. Now, information and advice lies
- [Improving Home Safety and Ease of Mobility - Aging In Place](https://www.agingabundantly.com/improving-home-safety-and-ease-of-mobility-aging-in-place/) - Tips For The Accessible Home By Patricia Moore Accessibility to a home--both indoors and out -- is important to help people of all ages maintain independence while ensuring safety and security. Simple changes and upgrades to a home can help loved ones stay in their homes and familiar environments longer. The best indoor flooring options
- [Caregivers Benefit from Internet Tools](https://www.agingabundantly.com/the-value-of-the-internet-to-caregivers/) - In honor of National Family Caregiver Month: The month is coming to an end, but the job of the caregiver does not. Take a moment to thank a caregiver whenever you have the opportunity and if you are a caregiver, don't hesitate to reach out to a support network online or off. You don't have
- [Finding Courage](https://www.agingabundantly.com/finding-courage/) - “Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one's courage.” ~ Anaïs Nin A few years ago, a couple of friends and I bought matching silver “tree of life” pendants for our necklaces. I love the tree of life and it’s representation of a healthy life with strong roots holding to the earth, and healthy limbs
- [Rediscovering Your Gifts](https://www.agingabundantly.com/rediscovering-your-gifts/) - We each carry within us a treasure. Living deep inside, it is a quiet place where we can go to find our untarnished heart and a soul that is still pure. We once knew this place, our place where there is peace and understanding, wisdom and strength, though it may have slipped from our memory.
- [Protect Your Eyes from the Summer Sun](https://www.agingabundantly.com/protect-your-eyes-from-the-summer-sun-all-year-long/) - As a member of Vibrant Nation's Vibrant Influencer Network, I recently was invited to try a pair of Dioptics Solar Shield Sunglasses and offer my feedback. It was an easy invite to accept! My sensitive eyes and southern environs require sunglasses year round, especially since I'm an outdoor kinda gal and recently succumbed to the
- [Coping with Loss](https://www.agingabundantly.com/coping-with-loss/) - Losing someone we love is likely the most painful and difficult experience we face. Of course there are no easy answers but there are a few things that we can do to support the person who is grieving, even if it is us! Grief, like most things in life is a process. Swiss Psychiatrist Elizabeth
- [Dare to Live](https://www.agingabundantly.com/dare-to-live/) - Even as we face the last leg of our journey in life, we must dare to live. We must dare to overcome our fears, grab hold of what we know to be good and honest and true and sink our teeth into its expression. We are a gifted generation. So many of us
- [Quotable Musicians](https://www.agingabundantly.com/quotes-by-musicians/) - ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ “A lot of people are afraid to say what they want. That’s why they don’t get what they want.” - \ Madonna ♦ ♦ ♦ “Being an intellectual creates a lot of questions and no answers. You can fill your life up with ideas and still go home lonely. All you really have that really matters
- [Finding Love Over 60: Is Online Dating for You?](https://www.agingabundantly.com/finding-love-over-60-is-online-dating-for-you/) - Just because we're over fifty, or sixty, or seventy, doesn't mean we've necessarily given up on love or finding someone with whom we can share our senior years. It's not always easy, however, to find someone who feels the same way. The good news is, that we have available to us a resource that previous
- [Developing A Mindfulness Practice](https://www.agingabundantly.com/developing-a-mindfulness-practice/) - Until recent years, our western culture has been driven by thought processes that are nearly the antithesis of the practice of mindfulness. Our generation, in particular, was taught at a very early age to think ahead, to plan, to set goals, and to learn from our mistakes. We believe that what we are doing today
- [Learn to Listen to Your Heart](https://www.agingabundantly.com/learn-to-listen-to-your-heart/) - One of the most important things we can do to create change in our lives, at midlife and beyond, is to learn to listen to our hearts. I paid lip service to this idea for years. I thought I was listening to myself, but I came to realize that I had so many complex messages
- [When A Dream Dies](https://www.agingabundantly.com/when-a-dream-dies/) - There comes a time in each woman's life when we look at our best efforts and see only the failure. We started with a dream or a mission or a purpose. We put ourselves behind it, believing without a doubt that we were on the right path. The path was to take us on a
- [Women of Wisdom Quotes](https://www.agingabundantly.com/women-of-wisdom-quotes/) - Midlife brings with it the opportunity for growth and exploration of our inner worlds. It prepares us for our wisdom years, prodding and guiding us along our path to wisdom. It is not always an easy journey, as we have much to learn, but it is a powerfully important one, both for ourselves and those
- [It's Easier to Be Happy When...](https://www.agingabundantly.com/its-easier-to-be-happy-when/) - It's easier to be happy when we get rid of the "shoulds" in our life and begin replacing them with "want tos". Midlife is the perfect opportunity to shuck the things that are not working and get down to the business of enjoying life on our own terms. In my case, it meant emptying out
- [Devotion is a Gift of Aging](https://www.agingabundantly.com/devotion-is-a-gift-of-aging/) - When I see elderly couples together it warms my heart. Whether they are husband and wife, or friends walking arm in arm offering support and comfort to one another, I am lifted up. Aging doesn't have to be a lonely, miserable venture. It can be a time of building trust and lowering our defenses as
- [Meditation Prayer on Love by Thich Nhat Hanh](https://www.agingabundantly.com/meditation-prayer-on-love-by-thich-nhat-hanh/) - Meditation Prayer on Love by Thich Nhat Hanh May I be peaceful, happy and light in body and spirit. May I be free from injury. May I live in safety. May I be free from disturbance, fear, anxiety and worry. May I learn to look at myself with the eyes of understanding and love. May I
- [We Have the Key](https://www.agingabundantly.com/we-have-the-key/) - "So often time it happens,we all live our life in chains,and we never even know we have the key."The Eagles, Already Gone (Quote taken from Aging Abundantly's A Little Book of Hope) Sometimes it takes a major crisis in our lives to wake us up. Often it just takes turning fifty to realize that our
- [Room for Silence](https://www.agingabundantly.com/room-for-silence/) - Spending time in silence each day has become an essential part of my life in recent years. As a young person I valued the idea and practice of quiet meditation, though I was seldom able to do so in a comfortable, consistent fashion. I was too busy searching for answers and direction in more immediate
- [The Holiday Blues](https://www.agingabundantly.com/the-holiday-blues/) - 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 tune. Your positive energy will surely spill over on someone who could use it! For many, however, the holidays bring up all
- [Puppy Learns to Howl! - So Cute!](https://www.agingabundantly.com/puppy-learns-to-howl-so-cute/) - I don't often share videos, but this one made me giggle and I wanted to share it with you. A little pick-me-up is in order this time of year! This little guy was only 20 days old when this video was filmed. Named Belka, which means "squirrel" in Russian - she is now a full
- [Embrace Your Child's Heart](https://www.agingabundantly.com/embrace-your-childs-heart/) - The midlife transformation that begins in earnest at fifty, and that many of us have already spent a decade or more navigating, is a turning point for many. The dark, confusing period of time, during which everything around us is shifting, is so disconcerting that it drives us every day, with much earnestness, to examine
- ["Wild Geese" by Mary Oliver](https://www.agingabundantly.com/wild-geese-by-mary-oliver/) - 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 acclaim over the years. "Known for its clear and poignant observations and evocative use of the natural world, Oliver’s poetry is firmly
- [Still Time to Re-Think Your New Year's Resolutions!](https://www.agingabundantly.com/still-time-to-re-think-your-new-years-resolutions/) - NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTION #1: LOSE WEIGHT? How About Losing Your Girly Thoughts? By Patricia O’Gorman, PhD You have just spent most of the last two months cooking, buying gifts, wrapping them, entertaining, and, of course, eating all those wonderful holiday treats. But now the holidays are over and the new year is here. This might
- [Dare to Dream – There’s Still Time to Make a Bucket List!](https://www.agingabundantly.com/dare-to-dream-theres-still-time-to-make-a-bucket-list/) - (Before I begin, I want to thank Bufferin* for selecting me to join its “Bufferin Bucket List” initiative. If it weren’t for this initiative, I might not have taken the time to sit down and really think about my “bucket list”, let alone actually try to achieve the items on it! Now I’m really fired
- [Spaces](https://www.agingabundantly.com/spaces/) - I began to think about "spaces" this morning after reading a post by Laurie, one of my favorite bloggers. She is blessed with an abundance of courage and enthusiasm for life. She and her husband recently picked up and moved from the Midwest to Boise, ID. This is a popular and growing trend among boomer
- [Welcome to Aging Abundantly](https://www.agingabundantly.com/welcome-to-aging-abundantly/) - The women profiled here on Aging Abundantly are rich in talent, ability, and wisdom. They are also among the nicest, caring and most generous people I have ever had the privilege to meet and with which to work. Without exception, each has infused their business, service or product with the personal love and attention that only a
- [Happy Holidays from Aging Abundantly](https://www.agingabundantly.com/happy-holidays-from-aging-abundantly/) - Dear Friends, The real meaning of this holiday season, at least for me, can be found in the joy and laughter of young children. In their faces we can see the purity of hope, untarnished by life's eventualities. Their excitement is contagious and their belief that anything is possible is palpable. We have all received
- [Finding Hope - Quotes & Inspiration for Midlife Women](https://www.agingabundantly.com/finding-hope-quotes-inspiration-for-midlife-women/) - FINDING HOPE Quotes & Inspiration Mounting life pressures, unexpected change or disappointment can leave us depleted and without hope. In this book the author gives her readers just the lift they need to make it through hard times. Packed with insight and inspiration, this carefully crafted collection of vignettes and quotes by some of the
- [An Authentic Life is a Fluid Life](https://www.agingabundantly.com/an-authentic-life-is-a-fluid-life/) - In other words, life is all about change. I know, what’s with that?! I am only six months away from crossing another threshold. I am being launched, quite unwillingly, into a new decade. I just got used to the last one! It seems like yesterday that I faced all of those enormous "growth opportunities" that
- [A Meditation](https://www.agingabundantly.com/a-meditation/) - Life demands so much from each of us each and every day. It doesn't matter whether we are doing what we love to do or have found ourselves in circumstances we hate. We still have to face each day, look fear and uncertainty in the eye, and move forward. If we don't we can not
- [IRINA WARDAS ~ Health and Nutrition Counselor](https://www.agingabundantly.com/meet-irina-wardas-health-and-nutrition-counselor/) - Irina Wardas graduated from Columbia Teacher's College with a degree in education. More importantly, she comes from a family tradition of holistic and alternative health and is herself a second generation alternative health practitioner. She has studied nutrition, reflexology, ayurveda, detoxification and cleansing tools, and have taught yoga for children both in Europe and USA.
- [Saying Yes to Life](https://www.agingabundantly.com/saying-yes-to-life/) - "You gain strength, courage, and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face. You must do the thing which you think you cannot do." ~ Eleanor Roosevelt It’s not always easy to figure out why people do what they do, especially when that person is ourselves. Despite
- [A Gift for Mom](https://www.agingabundantly.com/a-gift-for-an-aging-parent/) - My mother lived to be ninety-seven years old. Born in 1911 she saw the world undergo enormous changes. She lived a life that was not without its problems, but always seemed to find a way to give to those in need. When she and my father sold the family home and moved into a retirement
- [Mom's 100th Birthday](https://www.agingabundantly.com/moms-100th-birthday-2/) - Today is my mother’s 100th Birthday. Though she did not live to blow out the conflagration on her birthday cake, I think she would have liked to. All things being equal, the world conspired against that eventuality. My mother was a woman who saw little in her life’s accomplishments, though they were many. She did
- [Mother's Day](https://www.agingabundantly.com/mothers-day/) - I'm spending Mother’s Day with Mom, sitting beside her hospital bed. Three days ago she fell and broke her upper thigh bone, only a few short weeks after we moved her into the one room assisted living wing of the retirement community. She is frail and suffers mild dementia. Miraculously she has survived surgery, unlike
- [THE FANTASY OF YOUTH](https://www.agingabundantly.com/the-fantasy-of-youth/) - Ironically, this is my Alma mater! Lately I have been reflecting on the lost optimism of my youth, once such an integral part of who I was. Its absence disturbs me. I want it back! I want to feel all that giddy hope and excitement about the future I once had, the deep conviction that
- [Life's Gifts](https://www.agingabundantly.com/lifes-gifts/) - I lost a very good friend last week ~ not a friend I called every day, but a friend I enjoyed sitting beside and having a cup of tea. My friend was strong and steady, providing shelter in storms that arose unexpectedly. After many a long day I allowed myself to be propped and supported
- [The Fertile Ground of Shattered Dreams](https://www.agingabundantly.com/the-fertile-ground-of-shattered-dreams/) - Our beautiful maple tree lies in pieces on our front lawn, as the blossom laden magnolia looks on. This magnificent tree had its home in the very center of our front yard, and I watched as it grew from a tiny sapling to a large, spreading beauty that garnered the attention of strangers with cameras
- [What is the Answer to Compassion Fatigue?](https://www.agingabundantly.com/what-is-the-answer-to-compassion-fatigue/) - Compassion fatigue, a type of burnout, is a common problem among caregivers of all types ~ nurses, doctors, social workers, etc. It has become a more noticeable problem within the boomer generation as more and more individuals are taking on the care of an aging parent while being caught in the “sandwich generation”. They are
- [How to Boost Your Self-Esteem (and Happiness!)](https://www.agingabundantly.com/how-to-boost-your-self-esteem-and-happiness/) - It is possible to feel good about ourselves as we age, we just have to understand what self esteem really is and what steps to take to enhance it in ourselves (and others). Everyone seems to have an opinion on the importance of self-esteem. And yet, the general understanding of the meaning of self-esteem in
- [Break out the Lipstick Ladies!](https://www.agingabundantly.com/break-out-the-lipstick-ladies/) - I, for one, will wear lipstick until the day I die - and my kids better paint me up before I have visitors in the old folks home. After all, I am a woman -- first and foremost -- and believe you me when I'm not wearing the shiny stuff that differentiates me from men,
- [How to Avoid Sabotaging your Weight Loss Efforts](https://www.agingabundantly.com/how-to-avoid-sabotaging-your-weight-loss-efforts/) - American women of all ages are obsessed with their bodies and how they look. I doubt there is one woman alive that has not been on at least one diet in their lives and most have been on hundreds by the time they reach fifty. The women of our generation are facing the consequences of
- [Find Relief from the Summer Heat](https://www.agingabundantly.com/278/) - The summer heat has been oppressive in North Carolina. I have no doubt that there are other places much worse and other people who suffer far greater consequences at the hands of the earth’s belligerent temper tantrums. I try to think of those less fortunate when I complain, and remember how simple it is for
- [You’re Never too Old to Follow Your Dreams, But you May have Lost Your Nerve](https://www.agingabundantly.com/you’re-never-too-old-to-follow-your-dreams-but-you-may-have-lost-your-nerve/) - Just about the time I turned fifty all hell started to break loose in my life. My father died and my mother, almost ninety, needed attention. My kids were leaving the nest, 9/11 happened and our business tanked as a result. My husband had a heart attack and while he survived mostly unscathed it left
- [Finding the Place of Thinner Peace](https://www.agingabundantly.com/finding-the-place-of-thinner-peace/) - I suspect most post-menopausal women confront body image issues regardless of whether we're thin or fat or somewhere in between. In spite of our best efforts, the hormonal changes that take place during and after menopause change the way our body works and ultimately looks. Our skin is no longer supple and everything loses its
- [Making Peace with Your Inner Drill Sergeant](https://www.agingabundantly.com/making-peace-with-your-inner-drill-sergeant/) - Aging abundantly is easier and more enjoyable to do when we are able to leave a bit of our physical abundance behind (no pun intended!). But as we age, losing weight and getting healthy is more difficult than ever. Our metabolism works against us, our muscles lose strength and tone ~ physical activity is harder
- [The Road to Change](https://www.agingabundantly.com/the-road-to-change/) - Change ~ it can be inviting, even magnetic, or it can be terrifying and overwhelming. It can be something we latch on to at every possible opportunity. We imagine that making a change will fix our problems or fill the emptiness we feel. Maybe a new job, a new city, a new house will make
- [JANE C WOODS ~ Career Coach & Writer](https://www.agingabundantly.com/meet-jane-c-woods-life-coach-writer/) - Jane C Woods is a Coach and trainer specialising in women’s personal development, and also in helping organisations manage change with the minimum disruption to staff and output. I am, quite simply, passionate about helping women achieve the life they want. If you know you don’t like what you’ve got but don’t what you might
- [THE UPS AND DOWNS OF BOOMERANG KIDS](https://www.agingabundantly.com/the-ups-and-downs-of-boomerang-kids/) - My husband and I are the parents of boomerang kids. We have two twenty something college graduate sons living under our roof as they search for a reason and the means to move out. Our family is far from unique as poll by Twentysomething Inc. revealed. According to their results, 85% of all college graduates plan
- [The Boomer’s Guide to Travel](https://www.agingabundantly.com/donna-l-hull-my-itchy-travel-feet-the-boomers-guide-to-travel/) - Freelance writer and avid traveler, Donna and her photographer husband Allen have been traveling around the globe since 2008. Together they've published articles and photographs focusing solely on boomer travel: where to go, what to do and how to do it. Sharing first hand accounts on each and every adventure, you will find them a
- [CELENE HARRELSON ~ The Happypreneur!](https://www.agingabundantly.com/meet-celene-harrelson-the-happypreneur/) - Celene Harrelson, The Happypreneur is a 50 something WAHG (work at home grandma), wife and mother. Celene was a part of Corporate America for over 20 years in Sales, Marketing and Management. She has been an entrepreneur for more than 12 years, first as the Owner and Chef of her own restaurant and for the
- [Babyboomers Traveling by Doris Gallan](https://www.agingabundantly.com/babyboomers-traveling/) - Thirty years of working as a reporter and writing for others, Doris Gallan decided it was now time to work for herself. In 2006 Doris and her husband quit their well-paying jobs, sold their house and 99 percent of their worldly possessions and set out on a 26 month ’round-the-world trip. Combining her love of
- [A Word About Our Health](https://www.agingabundantly.com/what-is-the-value-of-a-pinky-finger-or-would-you-trade-your-hand-for-financial-security/) - What is the value of your pinky finger? Would you trade it for financial security? These are the things I think about as I drive to and from physical therapy. Today was my last visit with Kathleen at Triangle Orthopedic. I will miss her. She is a saint. The surgeon “officially” released me after nine
- [EILEEN BARISH ~ Travel Writer](https://www.agingabundantly.com/meet-eileen-barish/) - Eileen Barish is a multiple award-winning author and nationally known niche-travel expert. Eileen’s books have been reviewed by over 1500 publications. She is a contributing columnist to national magazines including GUEST INFORMANT, NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC TRAVELER and NEWSWEEK and is a frequent guest on CNN and other networks. Eileen’s sage advice in her articles and books
- [MEET HOLLY EBURNE ~ Dementia Caregiver’s Coach](https://www.agingabundantly.com/holly-eburne-dementia-caregivers-coach/) - Holly offers group coaching and one on one coaching/mentoring for families and caregivers living with dementia. Her coaching programs are for those caregivers who are willing to make changes in their life because they believe that they can live a life with less effort. They want someone to listen to their needs and come up
- [Wishing You Peace in the New Year](https://www.agingabundantly.com/wishing-you-peace-in-the-new-year/) - Most of us have items that we treasure, some we have carried with us for many years. One of mine is a copy of Desiderata. Some time back in the sixties when I was in college I discovered this poem and the words quickly found their way into my heart and soul. They speak melodically
- [Mom's 100th Birthday](https://www.agingabundantly.com/moms-100th-birthday/) - Today is my mother’s 100th Birthday. Though she did not live to blow out the conflagration on her birthday cake, I think she would have liked to. All things being equal, the world conspired against that eventuality. My mother was a woman who saw little in her life’s accomplishments, though they were many. She did
- [PEACE and PLENTY after Fifty](https://www.agingabundantly.com/peace-and-plenty-after-fifty/) - Abundance is a word that means different things to different people. When I was trying to think of a name for my blog I came up with the name Aging Abundantly but struggled with it because I was afraid that it would send the wrong message. I would not, of course, be focusing on how to
- [The Ageless Wisdom of Childhood](https://www.agingabundantly.com/the-ageless-wisdom-of-childhood/) - Childhood is a magical time. In spite of the “slings and arrows of outrageous fortune”, innocent beings see life differently. A child has an enormous curiosity, endless good will, hope that won’t quit and complete faith in life. The years may whittle away our innocence and undermine our confidence in life, but I have come
- [On a Lighter Note](https://www.agingabundantly.com/on-a-lighter-note/) - Did you know that more people than ever are retiring abroad? According to an article I read today on CNBC.com "An estimated half a million American seniors have moved overseas to retire in recent years, and that number is growing. Some relocate abroad to get a bigger bang for their ever-shrinking retirement buck. Others go
- [Aging in Cyberspace](https://www.agingabundantly.com/aging-on-cyberspace/) - The internet has offered aging women an opportunity to step out of their solitude and find friendship and advice from fellow life travelers. It’s a new world. Just a generation or two ago, women aged in the comfort of their own home with children, grandchildren, brothers and sisters within arm’s reach. This, of course, is something of
- [SUPPORT FOR CAREGIVERS](https://www.agingabundantly.com/caregiving-blogs/) - There are many caregiving blogs offering support, advice and information for the caregiver. Each has something unique to offer and worth a visit if you are caring for a loved one. It's a great place to talk about issues that concern you and see how others are handling their particular set of circumstances. Many websites
- [Entering the Age of Elegance](https://www.agingabundantly.com/entering-the-age-of-elegance/) - Travel through your “rite of passage” into the “age of elegance” with Chloe Jon Paul as your guide. Entering the Age of Elegance, written in the format of a travel guide, presents a detailed itinerary and plenty of guidance for a well planned journey. Jon Paul discusses every conceivable aspect of aging, some you may have already
- [Laurie Schur ~ Director of "The Beauty of Aging"](https://www.agingabundantly.com/laurie-schur-film-director/) - Laurie Schur, spent her life helping others. For 25 years during her career as a psychotherapist, she used her education and knowledge to assist those looking for solutions to life’s problems. The time arrived, however, when she began looking in earnest for answers for herself. Intuitively aware that her own aging process would be unlike
- [Bubble Busters](https://www.agingabundantly.com/bubble-busters/) - I doubt there is a single person alive who has not, at one time or another, encountered a bubble buster. You know, that person who too often you choose to call when you’re all excited about some new idea or adventure you've dreamed up, and when you share it with them they say, “What would
- [Aging Abundantly through the Challenges of Marriage](https://www.agingabundantly.com/aging-abundantly-through-the-challenges-of-marriage/) - I fixed myself a cup of tea before sitting down to write this blog. I’m a coffee drinker but certain moments call for a cup of herbal tea and this is one of them. I decided a few days ago, prompted by a comment from one of my favorite readers, to write about marriage and
- [Challenges of Marriage at Midlife - Part II](https://www.agingabundantly.com/challenges-of-marriage-at-midlife-part-ii/) - Once again I’ve been prodded by a Yogi tea bag to write about marriage at midlife! It is unfortunate that Yogi Tea Company isn’t sponsoring my blog! Here it is, last night’s before bed tea bag message: “You can run after satisfaction, but satisfaction must come from within.” ~ A Yogi Tea Company Mystic For
- [Facing Our Deepest Fears](https://www.agingabundantly.com/facing-our-deepest-fears/) - Living in fear can take the joy from life and the texture from living. It's easy to feel the nudge of fear that would have us huddle in a corner afraid to venture forth. A day doesn't go by that we don't hear of, or live through, a natural disaster or the not-so-natural destruction that
- [Telling Our Story](https://www.agingabundantly.com/telling-our-story/) - When I made the decision to take my desire to write more seriously, I signed up for a class at Writer's Online Workshop sponsored by Writer's Digest, a website that seems to have morphed into . An early online class, it took place in a cyber class and the students benefited from personal critiques of the
- [Help! I Keep Spilling My Coffee!](https://www.agingabundantly.com/i-keep-spilling-my-coffee/) - Am I the only one who has this problem? Spilling my coffee on a regular basis simply adds insult to injury when it comes to my tenuous sense of control over life. I fear I'm not aging gracefully, let alone abundantly! I used to consider myself a person of style and sophistication. Not that I
- [Adapting to Change as We Age](https://www.agingabundantly.com/adapting-to-change-as-we-age/) - Change is difficult even under the best of circumstances. As we get older we often find ourselves resisting change and seeking security and consistency. As a young person I thrived on change. At any opportunity I was ready to try something new. Eager. Hopeful. Optimistic. The new “shiny thing” was both mesmerizing and enticing. At
- [Grandmother's Afghan](https://www.agingabundantly.com/grandmothers-afghan/) - I think I’ve lost my nerve. I say “I think” because these days it comes and goes with the wind. When or why I lost the ability to try new things I can’t say for sure. It seems like I’ve been this way forever and like my grandmother’s hand crocheted afghan over the back of
- [The Gypysnester ~ Life After Kids](https://www.agingabundantly.com/the-gypysnester-life-after-kids/) - Veronica and her husband Dave were unwilling to spend a single moment feeling sad that their kids had flown the coop. They decided that instead of being "empty nesters" they were going to be "gypsy nesters" and wander the globe, untethered and free. You will find their journey and a whole lot more on the
- [What do You Really Want now that You're Almost Old?](https://www.agingabundantly.com/getting-what-we-really-want-2/) - The only way to get what you really want is to let go of what you don't want. ~ Iyanla Vanzant Getting what we want in life not only seems possible when we are young, but inevitable. Even in my darkest moments I believed with utter fervor and commitment that if I worked hard enough,
- [What is Normal?](https://www.agingabundantly.com/what-is-normal/) - I see a common thread running through conversations among older women lately. There seems to be a struggle going on ~ an inner struggle and, for many, an outer struggle. So many of us are struggling with financial pressures and uncertain financial futures, job upheaval, parents and children in various stages of “unsettled”, not to
- [Mining the Past](https://www.agingabundantly.com/mining-the-past/) - The past holds many treasures that can serve us well as seek to discover what we are supposed to be doing now that we're almost old. Not only does it contain the wisdom born of hardship and pain, but it also holds the key to the joy and meaning that has enriched our lives. When
- [Finding Our Story](https://www.agingabundantly.com/finding-our-story/) - We all have a story to tell. It may be a short, sweet, simple story, an intricately woven esoteric story, or a fierce and volatile drama that plays out in the midst of mind numbing chaos. Nonetheless, it is our story and to truly live I believe we must tell it. Our journeys are powerful
- [And What is your Truth....](https://www.agingabundantly.com/and-what-is-your-truth/) - Words float in my head, unbidden, wandering trying to go somewhere. Like me. Phrases lurk in the shadows looking for a home, a purpose, a connection to something, somewhere. Like me. Beauty rests somewhere unfamiliar, somewhere in yet to be charted territory. Peace and tranquility. Joy. Meaning. Purpose. The truths of life are the same,
- ["Sundowning"](https://www.agingabundantly.com/sundowning/) - Sundowning is a pattern of behavior that occurs in the evening after the sun goes down in elderly people with dementia or Alzheimer’s. You may notice that your charge, who may be somewhat lucid during daylight hours, loses ground in the evenings. My mother exhibited this behavior in varying degrees for about six months before she
- [Perfectionism and Aging](https://www.agingabundantly.com/perfectionism-and-aging/) - “Perfectionism is the voice of the oppressor, the enemy of the people. It will keep you insane your whole life.” ~ Anne Lamott Figuring out who we are and what we are supposed to be doing is a lifelong process…an ever-changing progression of near hits and misses. I have lived much of my life under
- [The Best Part about Turning Sixty](https://www.agingabundantly.com/the-best-part-about-turning-sixty/) - The best part about turning sixty is that I'm no longer fifty-nine and dreading the day. I feel liberated! Now I'm young again! After all I'm just sixty! I'm good to go for another nine years, well, maybe seven or eight at which time I will probably start the "oh, my God, I'm almost how
- [The Fear of Love](https://www.agingabundantly.com/the-fear-of-love/) - We have all been wounded. Many of us bear the deep scars of a less than perfect childhood. Perhaps our parents didn't, or couldn't love us the way we needed to be loved, alas, the way all children deserve to be loved. Or, maybe another person or experience left a mark on our psyche or heart
- [Sixty IS the new Sixty!](https://www.agingabundantly.com/sixty-is-the-new-sixty/) - Now that I am sixty I can say with absolute sincerity: "I'm not the new fifty. I'm also not the old fifty. I'm not next year's seventy or last year's thirty-five. I'm just plain sixty!" I don't really know whether or not I look or feel any older or younger than I should or
- [Aging Abundantly's ~ A Little Book of Hope](https://www.agingabundantly.com/aging-abundantly-little-book-of-quotes/) - "Just when the caterpillar thought her world was over, she became a butterfly. "A Little Book of Hope" is a pocketful of inspiration for the woman at midlife and beyond. Filled with quotes and powerful vignettes, it is designed to inspire and uplift the reader and provides the perfect companion for the weary life traveler. "I keep
- [Shelley Webb, RN ~ "The Intentional Caregiver"](https://www.agingabundantly.com/shelley-webb-rn-the-intentional-caregiver/) - Shelley Webb, RN is "The Intentional Caregiver". With more than 30 years of experience as a Registered Nurse, RN Case Manager, Geriatric Care Manager and caregiver to her father, she has a wealth of experience both personally and professionally. Her understanding of the myriad facets of caregiving puts her in a unique position to offer
- [Quotes to Post and Share](https://www.agingabundantly.com/quotes-to-post-and-share/)
- [My New Favorite Blogs](https://www.agingabundantly.com/my-new-favorite-blogs/) - “ When it’s time to suffer, you should suffer; when it’s time to cry, you should cry. Cry completely. Cry until there are no more tears and then recognize in your exhaustion that you’re alive. The sun still rises and sets. The seasons come and go. Absolutely nothing remains the same and that includes suffering.
- [Are You Hooked on Ice Cream?  A Healthy Choice](https://www.agingabundantly.com/are-you-hooked-a-healthy-choice/) - I am always in the market for healthy, low-cal, quick and easy meals, so when I was invited, as a member of the Vibrant Nation Influencer Network, to sample several Healthy Choice frozen products I was happy to sign on. I've purchased a few Healthy Choice products over the years and have always had a
- [Remember When We Used to Eat Chicken Pot Pie?](https://www.agingabundantly.com/remember-when-we-used-to-eat-chicken-pot-pie/) - I have to confess, I am not the cook in our family. I've been the self-designated dish washer and kitchen cleaner-upper since a month or two into our marriage thirty something years ago. For a brief period of time I tried to be my mother, but when my husband shook some sense into me by saying,
- [A Grounding Place](https://www.agingabundantly.com/a-grounding-place/) - I remember so clearly the first day I sat in the therapist's office after the accident. I think it was almost a year later, and it was my husband's therapist, not mine. We needed to work on our marriage. He was working on it. I was there trying to work on it. All i remember
- [Contemplate Beauty](https://www.agingabundantly.com/contemplate-beauty/) - “When you look upon another human being and feel great love toward them, or when you contemplate beauty in nature and something within you responds deeply to it, close your eyes for a moment and feel the essence of that love or that beauty within you, inseparable from who you are, your true nature.” Eckhart Tolle
- [A Deep Down Hunger](https://www.agingabundantly.com/a-deep-down-hunger/) - The face of hunger is different for each person. There are sadly still many on our planet who feel actual hunger-for-food hunger pangs. For most of us, however, our hunger comes from something deep inside of us. For some of us, our hunger resembles a longing for acceptance, or love, perhaps; a desire for the
- [Caring for Mom ~ Midlife Reflections](https://www.agingabundantly.com/caring-for-mom-midlife-reflections/) - Caring for Mom is a collection of my blogs and articles written during the year prior to my mother's death and the year following. It was a time in my life when great change was taking place, inside and out and I found peace and solace in writing, some of which I'd like to pass on
- [FAB AFTER FIFTY](https://www.agingabundantly.com/fab-after-fifty/) - Fabafterfifty.com, a popular website for today’s fifty something woman, is not only a website offering women a reliable source for information, advice, connections and support, but it is one that is actively participating in the reshaping of society’s perceptions of the women it serves. The woman over fifty today is not the woman over fifty

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