MUSINGS

Hallelujah – Life is Really Messy

I read recently that the intention behind Leonard Cohen’s song “Hallelujah” was to offer folks a different understanding of the term “hallelujah.” Rather than a redemptive religious message, he was aiming to offer a sense of acceptance and an ensuing embracement of life’s complicated messiness. To be able to raise one’s hands to the sky…
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Aging Ain’t for Sissies

I was talking with the two young receptionists at my chiropractor’s office the other day.  They were wondering  where I am traveling on my next trip.  When I said I’d be spending three weeks in Japan during the fall, one said, “I want your life.”  I laughed and asked if either of them wanted to give up their youth…
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What comes after accomplishing?

I am 70 years old, retired, and curious about this new decade I am embarking upon.  For most of our lives, it seems we are very busy producing results, accomplishing goals, getting educated, raising children, and moving ahead in our careers.  About five years ago, I began to notice that my energy wasn’t focused on…
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“Life Is A Balancing Act”

Ok I will admit it – I often enjoy working with alternative tools for self-awareness, development, and growth – like Tarot Cards, spiritual intuitive readings, and astrological chartings. One of my favorite tools is a deck of cards by New York Times best-selling author Don Miguel Ruiz, which is based on his best selling book…
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Nip it in the Bud

In my last post I spoke about my new project 1-15-15 which encompasses the rediscovery of my  physical, sexual, and emotional well-being.  Way back when I was a young woman, I imagined by the age of 60 that I would have all the answers, be totally together, and be congruent with the world in which…
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