mindfulness – Aging with Grace

Finding Authenticity

Slowly, I ReturnI lost myself in noise and speed,In chasing things I didn’t need.But now I walk a softer lane-One stitched with peace instead of pain.I don’t arrive in grand display,I show up gently day by day.A breath, a step, a choice to stay-That’s how I find my healing way.No need for loud, no need…

January 22, 2026

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Aging, Faith, Inspiration

Aging, authenticity, Coping, faith, hope, Inspiration, mindfulness, personal-growth, poetry

Embracing Imperfection

I occasionally revisit this topic, which challenges me as I consider the questions of self-expectation. It’s not only about seeking perfection; it’s that the intricate dance between ambition and reality often leads to frustration. Once, I had a highly respected manager tell me, “I could never be as hard on you as you are on…

September 4, 2025

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Aging, Inspiration, Lifestyle, Psychology

accepting failure, celebrate small victories, Donna Ashworth quote, grace toward ourselves, life, mental health, mindfulness, negative effect of social media, personal-development, personal-growth, searching for perfection

Embrace a Soft Life

Home Soft Life The radical act of choosing calm over chaos, pleasure over pressure, and serenity over stress. It’s about crafting a life sprinkled with joy, simplicity, and maybe a bit of indulgence because why not? Life’s too short for subpar coffee and missed sunsets. Jennifer Walter This is one of my favorite photos of…

August 28, 2025

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Aging, Inspiration, Lifestyle

Aging, Calm, creating a peace filled life, decorating, Jennifer Walter quote, life, meditation, mental health, mindfulness, music, peace, soft life

Happiness Amid Chaos

Happiness cannot be traveled to, owned, earned, worn or consumed. Happiness is the spiritual experience of living every minute with love, grace, and gratitude. Denis Waitley Happiness, an elusive emotion, seems to be slipping away from me in a country plagued by petty and hateful behavior. The constant turmoil that surrounds me makes it increasingly…

July 24, 2025

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Aging, Faith, Inspiration, Psychology, Social Commentary

crazymakers, Denis Waitley quote, faith, finding happiness, finding hope, Gratitude, happiness, mental health, mindfulness, political unrest, self-care

Finding Peace Amid Chaos

Roses From My Friend Out beyond ideas of wrongdoing and rightdoing there is a field. I’ll meet you there. When the soul lies down in that grass the world is too full to talk about. Rumi It’s one of those days when as I sit down to write, my mind cannot be corralled into one…

March 20, 2025

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Inspiration, Lifestyle, Social Commentary

confusion, faith, finding answers, meditation, mental health, mindfulness, peace, respite, Rumi quote, tranquility, world chaos

Living in the Moment

Happiness, is not in another place but this place…not for another hour, but this hour. Walt Whitman The sun was setting over the ocean near a beach where we were enjoying a spectacular dinner at a premier restaurant. I should have been soaking up every moment. Good company, fabulous food, a gorgeous view. What I…

January 5, 2023

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Inspiration

awareness, be present, carpe diem, enjoy life, mindfulness