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Dec 73 min read
Carolyn Dahl: Reviewing a Life Immersed in Arts
Women often have been creative throughout their lives. Looking historically through a life review shows that creative thread.
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Brenda Riojas
Apr 274 min read
The Art of Ritual: Embracing Life's Sacredness
Sometimes, women’s lives can seem like a gushing stream of responsibilities. However, creating a ritual can add sacredness to life’s tasks.
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ISW Conversation
Mar 231 min read
ISW Conversation: Story's Role in Our Lives
Women's lives are built around the stories we tell. This ISW Conversation contemplates the implications of those narratives.
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Brenda Riojas
Mar 23 min read
Wheee-ee-ee! Savoring Each Moment, Finding Springtime Joys
The changing season provides an opportunity for older women to immerse themselves in delight and tap into their creativity.
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Brenda Riojas
Dec 30, 20231 min read
Making Space for the New
The world invites us to keep adding--but to do so well we need to subtract. What do you need to release to open space for the new?
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Brenda Riojas
Nov 11, 20231 min read
The Gift of Chaos Layers
We often think of creative projects but hesitate to start. Luckily, adopting the approach of “chaos layers” can help shift our mindset.
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Brenda Riojas
Oct 28, 20233 min read
Navigating Storms, Riding the Waves, Adjusting the Sails
With chaos seemingly becoming more common, it’s important for women to learn how to ride the waves through adjust life’s sails.
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Brenda Riojas
Apr 8, 20234 min read
Changing Our Ways: Overcoming Bad Habits or Addictions
Older women often want to embrace life in new and empowering ways. Yet creating space in life also may require breaking bad habits.
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Brenda Riojas
Jan 14, 20234 min read
Chaos Layers, Birds, and Finding My “Tempo Giusto”
Sometimes we need to commit to creativity. Dare yourself to embrace a budding passion by investing time and money, and enjoy a little chaos.
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Brenda Riojas
Nov 5, 20224 min read
Momento Mori: Let’s Talk About Death
Death can make us squeamish as we get older. Maybe it’s time to reframe our thoughts to consider how we live the remainder of our days.
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Dorian Martin
Sep 24, 20227 min read
Finding the Way Back to Creativity Through ‘The Artist’s Way’
Emerging staleness can be challenging as we age. Using “The Artist’s Way” process, women can find and reengage our innate creativity.
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Brenda Riojas
Sep 10, 20224 min read
Learning to Optimize Energy Levels
Women often take energy levels for granted. But aging tinkers with these levels, making it critical to take steps to protect and replenish o
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Brenda Riojas
Jul 30, 20224 min read
New Life Chapter Includes Love, Joy, Thorns
One of life’s blessings is becoming a grandparent. Yet this wonderful new chapter also calls for changes in how we approach life.
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Brenda Riojas
Apr 1, 20224 min read
Respectful Listening in a Noisy World
Today, everybody wants to air their views. But stopping to understand another's message is where our power lies.
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Brenda Riojas
Feb 4, 20224 min read
Embrace Your Reality by Blowing Some Bubbles
A meaningful life is nourished by levity. Regularly creating these opportunities enhances relationships and creativity.
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Brenda Riojas
Dec 30, 20213 min read
Making Room for What You Truly Want
Finding or making space--whether on a counter, a to-do list, or memories--can be life--enhancing. Here are some ways to find space.
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Brenda Riojas
Dec 14, 20211 min read
Between
The many choices that we face daily create a sense of being between. Columnist Brenda Riojas's poem illustrates the challenges of this time.
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Brenda Riojas
Dec 10, 20214 min read
Solving the Puzzles in Our Everyday Challenges
Our everyday challenges are like puzzles. So how can we work individually and with others to solve these conundrums?
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Brenda Riojas
Nov 16, 20211 min read
Tickles, Candle Lighting, Revolution
Let's create a "revolution of tenderness" to proactively build community. Will you join us?
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Brenda Riojas
Nov 2, 20211 min read
Exploring Life as Older Women
Midlife and beyond often create major shifts in life that give women a chance to reframe our thinking.
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