How a thirty-minute walk changed my afternoons — and why it matters more after 50. I made a decision earlier this year that sounds almost embarrassingly simple. I decided to go for an afternoon walk. Not a long walk. Not an afternoon walk for mental health with a route planned, a podcast loaded and a…
The best Spring bucket list ideas to enjoy the season, enjoy some outdoor activities and savor the warm weather. Spring Bucket List The beauty of spring is that it is the season of renewal, new beginning and possibilities. After a long winter we are ready to embrace sunny days, warm weather, fresh air(pollen free) and…
Midlife self discovery is not about reinventing yourself. It is about remembering who you always were. You are still you — you just have to remember. Midlife did not change me. It reminded me. Here is what remembering yourself actually looks like after 50. Nobody warns you that midlife arrives quietly. And nobody warns you…
My morning ritual after 50 isn’t elaborate. It’s hot chocolate, a grateful heart, a wren in the wreath and a few minutes that belong entirely to me. Good morning friends. Can we talk about mornings? Some people call it a morning routine. I call it a ritual — because for me that is exactly what…
Let my prayer be set before You as incense, the lifting up of my hands as the evening sacrifice. Psalm 141:2 Silent Sunday No. 662 Good morning friends, I hope that you are having a lovely weekend. Don’t forget the Olympic closing ceremonies are today. I will see you tomorrow for Monday Musings. If you…
Real intentional living after 50 looks nothing like Instagram. Here’s what it actually looks like in midlife. Intentional Living After 50: How Small Choices Shape a More Meaningful Life There comes a point in midlife when the life you’ve been living starts to feel like it needs a second look. You’ll know it when it…
Knowing what is right is like the deep water in the heart; a wise person draws from the well within. ~Proverbs 20:5 Silent Sunday No. 661 I will see you tomorrow for Monday Musings. To see all of my Silent Sunday inspiration you can find all of the posts here. Don’t forget to check out Weekend…
Valentine’s Day in midlife looks different—less pressure, fewer grand gestures, and more meaning in the small, everyday moments of love. Valentine’s Day in Midlife: A Quieter, More Honest Kind of Love Good morning friends. Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, and I’ve been thinking about what it feels like at this stage of life….
If you feel like God seems quiet right now, I want you to remember that no one shouts when they’re right next to you. Silent Sunday No. 560 Have a wonderful day friends, I hope that you you enjoy the game and the Olympics. To see all of my Silent Sunday inspiration you can find…
February is National Heart month, know your risks, the symptoms o a heart attack and give a little love to your heart. Heart Month By midlife, women have spent years caring for children, partners, aging parents, work, and community often setting their own needs aside along the way. February, National Heart Month, offers a moment…
His Mercies Are New Every Morning – Lamentations 3:22-23 Silent Sunday No. 559 Have a wonderful day friends, I hope that you are having a wonderful weekend. To see all of my Silent Sunday inspiration you can find all of the posts here. I will see tomorrow for Monday Musings. Don’t forget to check out Weekend…
Pour out your hearts to him. For God is our refuge. Psalm 6:28 Silent Sunday No. 558 Have a wonderful day friends, I hope that you are safe and warm this weekend. To see all of my Silent Sunday inspiration you can find all of the posts here. I will see tomorrow for Monday Musings. Don’t…
