Time to take a break!
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We were taught to serve, sacrifice, and stay quiet. But what if our later years are actually the time to start listening — to yourself?
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Life is made up of tiny choices. No one dot, no one choice, defines it. But together? There emerges a picture.
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Have I lived a good life? Have I made a difference? Have I offered small gestures, barely perceived?
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I continue to work hard at deep listening and not giving advice. Have I mastered this? Not at all!…
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Research suggests most sibling relationships improve in our later years. Siblings often reconnect once family and work responsibilities diminish.
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Anticipation is one of my favourite emotions, even more so as I have gotten older…
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Human lives are intricately woven together by the stories we tell ourselves and share with others.
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My paternal great-grandmother was crazy, according to family lore. I always heard this story as one of blame and judgment…
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As we age, our perspective on the future changes. We cultivate a smaller, high-quality circle of friends.
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Retirement is no longer seen as a one-time event and can be a bumpy ride.
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There is no sense in being hopeless until there is nothing left to hope for…
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I have a gazillion tabs open on my computer - one of my favourite places to be!
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Life-long learner. Sense of humour. Curious. Compassionate. These are characteristics shared…
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I thought you might like to recall forgotten memories. Hope this list gives you some insight!
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How can I explain this newfound love? She has opened a part of my heart I did not know existed…
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Silky tendrils would slink in and twist around my thoughts and memories, wrapping them in darkness…
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Two summers ago, the frog chorus by our pond helped me understand that my personal ecosystem might not be doing so well…
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In my mid-40s, a therapist friend noted my bookshelf lined with self-help books. Neatly organized, based on subject…
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We tell ourselves so many small stories about who we and others are. So many tiny tales of what the world could be…
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