Category: Reflections
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Aging with Intention: Purpose, & Possibility in Later Life
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I am finding that there is often a general belief that once we retire or reach a certain age, the work of growing somehow ends. That the process of evolving belongs to youth, and later years become more about maintenance than discovery. But I am not sure if that is…
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Reinvention in France: The Emotional Support Baguette
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Having lived in Annecy for the better part of a year, I have come to learn that what is not always talked about regarding reinvention are the difficulties, the speed bumps, if you may, along the way. Beaurocracy Back in the United States, I had read that French bureaucracy can…
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A Gentle Escape: Finding Beauty and Calm in Uncertain Times
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There is so much happening in the world right now. So much uncertainty, loss, noise, and division that it doesn’t go unnoticed. I feel it. You probably do too. Lately in particular it feels strange to sit down and write about everyday moments, travel or small joys without acknowledging the…
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10 Lessons That Autumn Can Teach Us: Part 2
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We are back for 10 lessons That Autumn Can Teach Us: Part 2 6. Savoring the Present A walk among the leaves, a warm drink, or lightning a spiced pumpkin candle at dusk helps us savor simple joys. It’s in the gentle and ordinary joys that keeps us grounded and…
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10 Lessons That Autumn Can Teach Us: Part 1
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Every season holds wisdom, but autumn has a way of speaking directly to the warmth of our heart. With its brilliant red and golden leaves, the crisp mornings and shorter days, autumn reminds us that change can be beautiful. That letting go is part of life’s natural rhythm. Beyond the…
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5 Ways to Find Peace in a Divided World
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This is the fourth reflection of this series, the last one being, 5 Ways to Find Peace in a Divided World, which focuses on being more aligned with our truth , expressing it with respect and allowing others the same space. However, what happens when the world around us feels…
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5 Ways to Be True to Yourself: Finding Strength in Authenticity
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This reflection continues the series that began with 5 Ways to Be Kinder to Yourself Everyday and “Listening with the Heart, the Art of True Connection.” Both reminded us of the essence of who we are: kindness, compassion and authenticity which connect us to each other. This third series is…
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5 Practices for Listening with the Heart
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This reflection follows my earlier previous week’s essay “Seeing beyond the image” which explored how true beauty lies in our essence rather than in our appearances. As I continue this journey of looking beyond the surface, I find myself drawn to another expression of essence, the way we listen. In…
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5 Ways to Be Kinder to Yourself Everyday
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We live in a world filled with images of perfect smiles, filtered sunsets, and lives that seem effortlessly polished. Every scroll and every screen reminds us of who we should be: younger, thinner, more successful, or more put together. The comparisons are endless young vs old, beautiful vs plain, winner…
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The Journey of a Divorce with Grace
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Leaving a marriage without bitterness takes courage. On the other side lies healing, freedom, a new beginning and a chance to live your life unapologetically. This is the journey of a divorce with grace Society gives us rituals and markers to recognize life’s milestones. We celebrate birthdays, weddings, anniversaries and even…