Tag: journey
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Comfortably uncomfortable
The author discusses societal pressure on women to conform to certain beauty standards and shares her personal journey of experimentation with hair color. She advocates for embracing aging gracefully. Transitioning from corporate life, she shares her struggle with change, highlighting the importance of self-trust and courage. She underscores the critical role of personal values in…
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Old age ain’t no place for sissies
The author shares her experience of what she calls “the Invisible Age,” a state of being in one’s mid-50s when societal visibility declines. Amid changing family dynamics and individual roles, she stresses the importance of self-actualization, aging with grace, and redefining oneself while highlighting the freedom and empowerment this age can bring.
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Foxtrots and first loves
The author recounts her lifelong love affair with dance, from an early childhood experience with ballet to ballroom dancing as a teenager, then Flamenco and even Salsa. Despite periods of inactivity, dancing consistently provided her joy, a lightness of heart, and the feeling of freedom, suggesting that it could serve as a natural movement for…
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On the bookshelf…
The author reflects on the joy of receiving books as gifts from friends who share similar interests, stating these presents are cherished keepsakes that bring comfort and inspiration. These literary treasures, from works by Scottish poet Donna Ashworth to books gifted as mementoes of friendships, have traveled with the author globally, serving as reminders and…