Where does time collapse into? Whether I think about something from 62 years ago, in 1963 like my sister’s wedding where I was a flower girl at four years old, or my thoughts about yesterday’s hike in the woods, where do these memories go for me to then recollect them later? I find that soContinue reading “Time … I have talked about this before”
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Recovery …. What is it?
I am in recovery and am open about that. I am recovering from abusing my body for many years, while letting the world think I was fit and healthy and strong. I wasn’t. I was a coward. I was hiding. I was harbouring secrets. I was abusive to myself. I was the opposite of foundContinue reading “Recovery …. What is it?”
Vicarious Trauma in Aging
Well, this has been a week of learning for this third third traveller! Oh! my! Goodness! What a time I have had. First, let me remind you, if you need reminding I have a lovely family of two adult children who are both approaching their 40th birthdays in the next year or so. These adultContinue reading “Vicarious Trauma in Aging”
Get to ….
Today I got to take out the garbage! Can you imagine?! I tied up the bag, grabbed my keys, put on my flip flops (in my day they were called “thongs” but don’t call them that now or the younger gen will be rolling on the floor laughing that you put a “thong” on yourContinue reading “Get to ….”
March 2025 Continues …
Day 4 – Got a call today that brought me joy and support. Joy in the realization that my choices have made a difference in someone else’s life. I no longer infuse myself into their world and make them deal with me. Took me into my third third to become comfortable enough in my ownContinue reading “March 2025 Continues …”
March 2025 third third living
Daily reflections in March – finding the light of aging …. Day 1 – I am declaring March 2025 the month I reclaim my heart, soul and spirit. Each day I will post a quote or words from an author I enjoy and learn from. The theme is based on Carol Orsborn and her bookContinue reading “March 2025 third third living”
When you move on….
Grief and loss are a huge challenge in our lives and strikes us from tip to tail. Dealing with emotions is a natural way we live and, while being a huge challenge, they are all part of living a full life and being experiential. Being present to every part of our living is how weContinue reading “When you move on….”
Spiritual Gerontology
There’s a movement underway to treat the mind body and spirit of our seniors and it is called “spiritual gerontology”. Spirituality being our path to sacred wholeness, being religious or secular and gerontology is the study of aging. This growing awareness in aging is productive and healthy. Cynthia Breadner, a master’s student, is focussing onContinue reading “Spiritual Gerontology”
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