Our Musings

We rarely consider that we're making history throughout our lives. Meet Pauletta Blueitt, a trailblazer who had a key role after 9/11.

It’s easy to get comfortable as we age. But the real juice is stepping out of our comfort zone to the edge, where life truly happens.

Daily to-dos can quickly consume our energy—causing us to suffer from spiritual dehydration. Here are 8 ways to quench that thirst.

This conversation looks at our physical possessions, which can take a life of their own over time. What should older women do?

Women's lives are built around the stories we tell. This ISW Conversation contemplates the implications of those narratives.

As an older woman, the time is right to decide based on what we want instead of others’ expectations. How'd it feel for you to do you?

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?

Despite cultural pressure to stay busy, taking time to do nothing important actually can be beneficial to an older woman’s quality of life.

A set of carefully crafted guidelines for life can help older women get past the common refrain of “I’m too old for change!”

Midlife can involve reinvention. Take Xenia Kelsey, who transformed herself from an introvert into a leader and social butterfly.

Midlife is an important time for women to get clear about what’s important in life, including committing to self-care and finding our passio

Sherry Sniderman always marches to her own drummer. The retired teacher is devoting herself to exploring possibilities & changing the world.