Finding peace in the chaos isn’t always easy, but some days it is essential. Today was one of those days. Today, the world seemed crazy with the pandemic and recent racial injustices sparking internet and personal conversations. My neighborhood, normally tranquil during the day, was a-buzz with noisy home projects. I felt scattered and untethered,…
Yes, I think Midlife women have grit and grace! Sandwiched in the middle of two, three or more generations, midlife women navigate their journey with the courage, grace and wisdom that comes from a lifetime of building character. Grit: “courage and resolve; strength of character.” The Oxford dictionary Doing research for the Midlife Timeout blog…
Spring time, pandemic recovery and soul nurture move slow, much slower than most of us would hope. Does your soul crave color, calm and connection? And yet, at the same time, does your heart grow weary and impatient with the slow process? Across the nation, many states are ever-so-slightly loosening restrictions and opening up our…
Sometimes I am tired, overwhelmed, and just want to “pull the Lazy Elaine card.” But what sounds like a good idea in the short-term, isn’t always so good for me. Last Saturday, I pulled the card. It was -10 degrees fahrenheit and my husband wanted to go for our usual morning walk with the dog….
Simple holiday self care may not be the first thing you think of as you head into this festive season — but imagine what it would be like to put yourself at the top of your list. The Thanksgiving turkey hits the oven this week, the absolute latest it could be in the month (with…