The Life-Affirming Benefit of Savoring Stillness
Today’s culture encourages—even demands—continual movement. However, embracing stillness offers important gifts and perspectives as we age.
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Brenda Grays
- May 27
- 4 min
Step Out & Find Out: Be True to Yourself
Growing older doesn’t have to mean growing stale. Instead, we can embrace continued forward movement while celebrating past achievements.
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Dorian Martin
- Dec 31, 2022
- 8 min
Tipping Points, Fallow Periods, Replenishment: Life Cycles That Bring Clarity
Many women reach a tipping point between cultural dictates and authenticity. Embracing a fallow period can help us tap into inner wisdom.
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Rhonda Collins
- Dec 4, 2022
- 8 min
GOOD GOALS: My kinder, flexible approach to growth and accomplishment
Setting personal goals can create an inner tug-of-war full of self-criticism if we don’t make progress. Instead, try a kinder, more flexible
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Brenda Grays
- Nov 20, 2022
- 4 min
Practicing Self-Care Can Lead You to Your True Self
Women often tend to put the needs of others in front of their own. However, by focusing on self-care, we can better help others while also f
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Rhonda Collins
- Nov 19, 2022
- 4 min
Resume Advice for Seasoned Job Seekers
Many older women are searching for new jobs, but their resume communicates that they’re too old for the position. Learn tips that will help
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Dorian Martin
- Nov 6, 2022
- 4 min
We’re Listening: Health, Role Models, Creativity and Spirituality
What are women who have reached midlife and beyond interested in? The response from I Start Wondering’s first poll dives our varied and comp
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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
- Oct 9, 2022
- 5 min
Going Off Grid and Inside Myself
A vacation often means focusing on external experiences. But seeking solitude through a retreat can often meaningful and long-lasting
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Rhonda Collins
- Oct 2, 2022
- 5 min
Uncovering the Importance of Cover Letters
Many women are surprised to be looking for a new job at midlife. One key—and often-overlooked—way to get noticed is a strong cover letter.
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Kaye Olsson
- Sep 25, 2022
- 2 min
Adopting a Minimalist Approach Throughout Life as We Age
We’re encouraged to buy, buy, buy-- but all this “stuff” can become overwhelming. What if we embrace minimalism instead as we age?
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Rhonda Collins
- Sep 17, 2022
- 5 min
Celebrate the Transitions in Your Life
Change can feel very tumultuous while in the middle of it. Yet these transitions can be embraced as a natural and necessary part of life.
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Mara Soloway
- Aug 27, 2022
- 8 min
A Talent for Bringing Art to Communities: Curator Ana Villaronga Reinvents the Local Art Museum
Art Museum TX is redefining what visiting and showing one’s work in a museum are all about, thanks to Ana Villaronga’s driving force.
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Jenni de Jong
- Nov 6, 2021
- 6 min
Slowing Down to be More Present
Women can become so engrossed in our roles that we don't nurture ourselves. That's why it's important to slow down to practice self-care.
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Brenda Riojas
- Oct 22, 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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