Changing Our Ways: Overcoming Bad Habits or Addictions
Older women often want to embrace life in new and empowering ways. Yet creating space in life also may require breaking bad habits.
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Brenda Riojas
- Jan 14
- 4 min
Chaos Layers, Birds, and Finding My “Tempo Giusto”
Sometimes we need to commit to creativity. Dare yourself to embrace a budding passion by investing time and money, and enjoy a little chaos.
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Brenda Riojas
- Nov 5, 2022
- 4 min
Momento Mori: Let’s Talk About Death
Death can make us squeamish as we get older. Maybe it’s time to reframe our thoughts to consider how we live the remainder of our days.
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Dorian Martin
- Sep 24, 2022
- 7 min
Finding the Way Back to Creativity Through ‘The Artist’s Way’
Emerging staleness can be challenging as we age. Using “The Artist’s Way” process, women can find and reengage our innate creativity.
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Brenda Riojas
- Sep 10, 2022
- 4 min
Learning to Optimize Energy Levels
Women often take energy levels for granted. But aging tinkers with these levels, making it critical to take steps to protect and replenish o
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Brenda Riojas
- Jul 30, 2022
- 4 min
Cradling Joy Amidst Thorns: New Chapter Comes With a New Love Story
One of life’s blessings is becoming a grandparent. Yet this wonderful new chapter also calls for changes in how we approach life.
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Brenda Riojas
- Apr 2, 2022
- 4 min
The Art of Encounter: Listening with Respect in a Noisy World
Today, everybody wants to air their views. But stopping to understand another's message is where our power lies.
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Brenda Riojas
- Dec 31, 2021
- 3 min
Making Room for What You Truly Want
Finding or making space--whether on a counter, a to-do list, or memories--can be life--enhancing. Here are some ways to find space.
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Brenda Riojas
- Dec 15, 2021
- 1 min
Between
The many choices that we face daily create a sense of being between. Columnist Brenda Riojas's poem illustrates the challenges of this time.
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Brenda Riojas
- Dec 11, 2021
- 4 min
Solving the Puzzles in Our Everyday Challenges
Our everyday challenges are like puzzles. So how can we work individually and with others to solve these conundrums?
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Brenda Riojas
- Nov 17, 2021
- 1 min
Tickles, Candle Lighting, Revolution
Let's create a "revolution of tenderness" to proactively build community. Will you join us?
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Brenda Riojas
- Nov 3, 2021
- 1 min
Exploring Life as Older Women
Midlife and beyond often create major shifts in life that give women a chance to reframe our thinking.
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Brenda Riojas
- Oct 23, 2021
- 5 min
Use Grace, Gratitude, and Generosity When Dealing with Life’s Thorns
Life's thorns can be very painful--but how we respond to these emotional triggers can make a huge difference in the quality of our life.
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Brenda Riojas
- Aug 28, 2021
- 4 min
Where the Hummingbird Sings: Embracing Your Personal Work Style
Everyone has a different creative process. Taking time to analyze yours can help you tap into your creativity.
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Brenda Riojas
- Jul 16, 2021
- 5 min
Echándole Ganas: Tickles, Candles and a Revolution of Tenderness
Today's chaos is a call to community. By working together, we give each other strength and are able to withstand life's storms.
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Brenda Riojas
- Jun 12, 2021
- 4 min
Women’s Creativity During the Pandemic
In stressful times, it's easy to lose our creative spark. However, taking small steps can re-spark your creative ember.
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