Tag: self care
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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…
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On the flamingo trail…
The author reflects on her life, inspired by the nostalgia of autumn and the passing of a friend. She explores the recurring presence of flamingos in her life, from memories with her father to her travels in Mexico and Sardinia. She’s using these moments to ignite her new writing project, a memoir about her father,…