No one likes being taken for granted. It feels as like being a doormat, an ATM machine or an unpaid taxi driver. Yet, the demands for your time, money and skills become a drain. I am sure there are times in your life, dear reader, when some or all of these things have happened either … Continue reading Appreciation and Gratitude
Shade to Light
When something horrendous happens, our brains automatically shut off the pain as protection. We need some time initially, to come to terms with what we’ve been told has really happened. It’s not a dream. Reality sets in all too soon with making arrangements. Each day passes and you feel a little bit better. Fast forward … Continue reading Shade to Light
32 ways to be insensitive to someone grieving
Grief, death, loss and mourning are topics kept well under the carpet. So, when someone comes across someone in pain, they can say the wrong thing. The experiences of insensitivity far outweighs a loving and compassionate reason. I asked people to share the insensitive comments they received. These were actually said and they were experienced … Continue reading 32 ways to be insensitive to someone grieving
What changes with a 100 year life span?
For this article, we look just at the changes in post work and then see how this has an impact on work and education. The traditional three life phase approach is as follows With a life expectancy, the majority of life is spent working and this funds a retirement of little over 10 years. As … Continue reading What changes with a 100 year life span?
My journey and tuning in better
It is funny how we somehow disassociate our journey from what we are meant to do in this life. I’ve spent the past four years living the aging without limits model. I know I had made huge changes in my life after my daughter died. I didn’t put the two together until a week or … Continue reading My journey and tuning in better
Reflections of life, loss and courage
Standing here, now in my 60s, I can see a theme of losses and grief ebbing and flowing through my life. Not sure whether I’ve more or less, that doesn’t matter. What I have realised is that each loss gives us an opportunity for transformation. It’s an opportunity to take stock and decide how we … Continue reading Reflections of life, loss and courage
Effects of stress in just six weeks
The past two months have been hugely stressful and, as a result, my health has suffered. What happened? In January, I was going to the gym five times a week and had the biggest change in my fitness. Diet was on track. I was eating mostly vegetables combining raw and lightly cooked. Stuff arrived to … Continue reading Effects of stress in just six weeks
Pain is our body’s cry for help
I’ve been doing research and found that people in their 40s start to have twinges, creaks and pain when they move. Despite this being a common phenomenon, it is cause for alarm. Anyone who has creaking, twinges and pain, please take notice. Our bodies are regenerating organisms. They are built to serve us and they … Continue reading Pain is our body’s cry for help
Knowing what we don’t want
There’s nothing new with eating healthy, exercising daily, having people around you for love and support. What is new are the reasons why these things are very important. Research results over and over highlight the significance of taking action to live fully, live long, live well. Our lifestyle choices, throughout our lives, have a huge … Continue reading Knowing what we don’t want
Get the legals in place
Your parents may be getting older and still have many years yet. Though, sometimes, we don’t know when illness takes hold and some serious decisions need to be taken. Remember, medical science has increased the longevity and at the expense of health. The generation in their 70s, 80s and beyond tend to be stubborn in … Continue reading Get the legals in place