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Archiving offers a process that preserves history for future generations. This podcast, which is the second in a three-part series feature

Women often have been creative throughout their lives. Looking historically through a life review shows that creative thread.

Sometimes, women’s lives can seem like a gushing stream of responsibilities. However, creating a ritual can add sacredness to life’s tasks.

Women's lives are built around the stories we tell. This ISW Conversation contemplates the implications of those narratives.

The changing season provides an opportunity for older women to immerse themselves in delight and tap into their creativity.

The world invites us to keep adding--but to do so well we need to subtract. What do you need to release to open space for the new?

We often think of creative projects but hesitate to start. Luckily, adopting the approach of “chaos layers” can help shift our mindset.

With chaos seemingly becoming more common, it’s important for women to learn how to ride the waves through adjust life’s sails.

Older women often want to embrace life in new and empowering ways. Yet creating space in life also may require breaking bad habits.

Sometimes we need to commit to creativity. Dare yourself to embrace a budding passion by investing time and money, and enjoy a little chaos.

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.

Emerging staleness can be challenging as we age. Using “The Artist’s Way” process, women can find and reengage our innate creativity.

Women often take energy levels for granted. But aging tinkers with these levels, making it critical to take steps to protect and replenish o

One of life’s blessings is becoming a grandparent. Yet this wonderful new chapter also calls for changes in how we approach life.

Today, everybody wants to air their views. But stopping to understand another's message is where our power lies.

A meaningful life is nourished by levity. Regularly creating these opportunities enhances relationships and creativity.

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.

The many choices that we face daily create a sense of being between. Columnist Brenda Riojas's poem illustrates the challenges of this time.

Our everyday challenges are like puzzles. So how can we work individually and with others to solve these conundrums?