Many are lonely but few have learned to enjoy solitude. These are two different worlds which can teach us many lessons. In order to appreciate each, we need to learn from the negative as well as the positive. How we react will determine our days. In other words, whether or not you realize it, we decide what kind of day we have. Loneliness doesn’t mean being … [Read more...] about Loneliness Versus Solitude
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Good Stuff to Know: October 2014
Scientists grow an organ in an animal from cells created in lab ** Wine only protects against cardiovascular disease in people who exercise, study finds ** Coverage for End-of-Life Talks Gaining Ground ** 7 Tips to Protect Your Online Identity While Shopping ** There could be increased numbers of psychopaths in senior … [Read more...] about Good Stuff to Know: October 2014
What Does Being Authentic Really Mean?
Do you ever judge yourself as not being as authentic as you believe you should be? Do you know why you feel this way? Here’s something to think about. I was reading about character vs. characterization, and this led me to contemplate what it means to be authentic. When writers craft a novel, they need characters and they need to develop the characters in a way that makes … [Read more...] about What Does Being Authentic Really Mean?
Three Things All Exercises Must Include
Hello everyone, I hope you had a wonderful summer and that the weather has cooled off so you can start walking outside again if you are blessed to be able to do so. In my travels, one of the things I am asked most often is, “Which exercise is best for me?” Now this is an almost impossible question to answer without working with a person one on one. And certainly a … [Read more...] about Three Things All Exercises Must Include
Protecting Retirement Assets And Lifestyle From Cognitive Impairment
You’ve worked hard and saved your entire life to be able to enjoy the benefits of a peaceful and rewarding retirement lifestyle. However any type of an un- reimbursed long term care expense, be it for a mental or physical impairment can of course completely ruin your and your spouse’s retirement plans. After the well spouse and their family gets over the mental shock, and the … [Read more...] about Protecting Retirement Assets And Lifestyle From Cognitive Impairment
How Perfect Do You Believe You Have to Be?
Did anyone ever tell you, “If you’re not going to or can’t do it right, don’t do it at all”? That “advice” can be appropriate at times, but the rest of the time, it sets you up for self-sabotage and lack, actual or perceived. Obviously, there are times when you hope that’s the motto of a person, and you expect them to abide by it, such as someone performing surgery or a … [Read more...] about How Perfect Do You Believe You Have to Be?
Good Stuff to Know September 2014
Problem drinking in midlife doubles chance of memory problems in later life ** Effect of loud noises on brain revealed in study ** Recent use of some birth control pills may increase breast cancer risk, study suggests ** Chili peppers for a healthy gut: Spicy chemical may inhibit gut tumors ** How we form habits, change existing ones ** Regular … [Read more...] about Good Stuff to Know September 2014
Enjoy The Age You Are !!!
It is amusing and amazing to watch older peoples' reaction when age is mentioned. Almost everyone is too 'hung up' on age; some will leave the room rather than discuss anything about age. How sad! This is a waste of time and energy! We are the age we are and there is nothing we can do to change it. Why not simply learn to enjoy whatever age we are and look forward to days of … [Read more...] about Enjoy The Age You Are !!!
Keep Married Friends But Look for Single Ones
“You have too many married friends. You need to find some single friends.” This was advice given to me from my boss soon after my divorce. I loved my married friends. They had been supportive of my daughters and I during the process of my divorce, and after. As considerate as they were, they did not understand this new status of mine: divorced and single again. I was … [Read more...] about Keep Married Friends But Look for Single Ones
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