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1. “There is nothing either good or bad, thinking makes it so” William Shakespeare 2. “ There is a law in psychology that if you form a picture in your mind of what you would like to be, and you keep and hold that picture there long enough, you will soon become...

Last week, I wrote about a paper written by the Philosopher Susan Wolfe regarding the question, “Is there meaning to life?” She distinguished between two possible meanings: meaning of life, and finding meaning in life.  Here’s her definition: “Meaningful life is...

How’s your health?  Mine is mostly good, but I had to skip my newsletter last week because of it. Last Monday, I had my 3 month oncology check up. Nothing changed since last time. This is not a bad thing. The next day I felt exceptionally tired and achy. It was...

Do you acknowledge yourself? I always thought this was a bit indulgent, or like boasting. Perhaps because of my austere upbringing, my inner critic has always been louder than my inner cheerleader. These days, I am actively trying to balance these two. We all have...

If you haven’t seen Arches and/or Canyonlands National Parks, I highly recommend them. They are stunning and awe inspiring. I think my mouth was open the entire day during our tour. Millions of years of geological events do create unimaginable beauty. I was...

I am going on vacation! All by myself! (Lol) Ok, it’s only four days, but I am super excited, and to be honest a bit nervous, because: I’ve never taken a solo vacation before. This is sort of out of my comfort zone. But, at 65, it’s about time I try, right?  As...

Two for This Tuesday, 6/10/2025 I had a wonderful time with my family this past week. I touched base with both my brothers, I cooked for my daughter and her family, I spent a day at the Planetarium with my grandchildren. These connections fill my heart because...

Last week, I started a series on transitions. These concepts are based on Dr. William Bridges’s ideas. This week, I will continue the series. Dismantling: When our lives are defined by the circumstances, such as a career or marriage, we establish certain habits....