Category: Aging
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60+|80-85 Years Old
Contemplating the Passage of Time: When Do We Want to Say Goodbye? Yesterday, during a conversation with one of my younger coworkers in his 20s, he asked me a question I hadn’t really thought about in quite the same way before: “How long do you want to live?” I paused for a moment, as the…
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60+|Grateful for The Simple Things in Life
“The Simple Things” As I age and my life has truly shifted, I’ve come to deeply appreciate the simple things in life—those that have nothing to do with money. I love looking out the bedroom window from the third floor of our townhouse. There’s something magical about watching the sky shift throughout the day, hearing…
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Blog Challenge |60+| We Can Control How We React
What’s something most people don’t understand? Do We Really Control How We React? We’ve all heard the phrase: “You control how you respond to people and situations.” It’s a common conversation, a belief that many of us claim to understand. But do we really? It’s easy to say we get it, yet time and time again, we…
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60+| Home Invasion —-Should I Get A Gun
A home invasion, also called a hot prowl burglary, is a sub-type of burglary (or in some jurisdictions, a separately defined crime) in which an offender unlawfully enters into a building residence while the occupants are inside. When Home Doesn’t Feel Safe: Navigating Fear and Protection Last night shook me. While I sat on my couch, lights on, TV…
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H&W|60+|I Advocate For Elderly Patients
Navigating Healthcare as a Senior: The Need for Compassion and Clarity As we age, managing healthcare becomes increasingly complex. From scheduling appointments to understanding medical instructions, the process can be overwhelming—especially for elderly patients who may struggle with memory, hearing, or simply grasping the fast-paced information given to them. Through my years of experience caring…
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Blog Challenge |60+| My Kindness & Patience
What was the best compliment you’ve received? The Gift of Kindness: A Life of Service Growing up in a Christian home with my father as a Baptist minister, I had the privilege of witnessing kindness in action every single day. My parents didn’t just speak about faith—they lived it. Their words and actions aligned, creating…
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Business Review |Health & Wellness |Nurture Your Ikigai
Business Review: Nurture Your Ikigai Rating: ★★★★★ (5/5) I’ve been on a health and wellness journey for some time now, focusing on my mental, physical, and spiritual wellbeing. After incorporating breathing exercises and meditation into my routine during my time in Las Vegas, I knew I wanted to continue this practice when I returned to…
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