Not desire. Not infatuation. Not longing. This LUST is quieter – and far more durable. And much more important. The start of a new year has a way of asking quieter questions than we expect. Not the loud ones about resolutions and reinvention, but the subtler ones that surface when things slow down: What am … Read more
I’m sure you’ve heard about the body positivity movement that’s been all the rage for the past few years. There are many women, especially social media influencers, who feel that it’s appropriate and acceptable to promote wearing whatever you want as long as you feel confident and love what you’re wearing regardless of body size. … Read more
I’m sure most of you will remember hearing someone say to you or someone else, “You’re going to learn your lesson!” Or “It’s time you learn your lesson!” Well, this is a variation on a theme, and I say, “It’s time you UNlearn your lesson(s)! Especially those that aren’t so helpful or healthy in retrospect. … Read more
With a perspective on life that comes from time and experience, one of the things that I now truly believe is that luck and serendipity have had a far greater role in how my life has unfolded than I ever imagined when I was a sure-footed, logical 20-something. The biggest decisions – who we love, … Read more
Women enter their 60s with wisdom gained through years of experience. Yet goal setting can still feel surprisingly frustrating. We may begin the year with good intentions but lose momentum. Or we avoid setting goals altogether because they’ve never truly worked for us. This struggle is more common than you think. And it isn’t because … Read more
There are several themes that have recently come up in my coaching practice. Though they are certainly not exclusive to women, they do seem consistent among several of my women clients – often revolving around value and visibility. Why is this? Here are some clues: Society often equates value with roles women are leaving. Age … Read more
The other day, someone very dear to me asked me to be involved in an event they were planning. Now, I know full well that my calendar is packed. My mental reserves are a bit low, and my migraines have been popping in a little too often. But this person is special to me. So, … Read more
Life after 60 is often described as a season of wisdom, reflection, and freedom. Yet for many, this stage can also bring challenges: shifting identities, health changes, caregiving responsibilities, or the quiet ache of loneliness. Wholehearted living offers a way to embrace this time with courage and compassion. It is not about chasing perfection. And … Read more
None of us know if we are here for just a single moment more or perhaps decades. What we do know is that we are not on this earth for very long, in the whole scheme of things. To me, this knowledge makes life seem like a bit of an adventure. Every day could be … Read more