It has been proven that certain sounds, rhythms, and vibrations help us reduce stress, cultivate a deep sense of well-being, and even promote healing. From a very young age, I can vouch for the fact that sound can set a mood. For example, the soundtrack in an aerobics class can…

60 isn’t what it once was… — I recently overheard a gaggle of young women making alarming generalizations about life after 60. What’s even more alarming is that their comments are still common beliefs for many. It’s time they knew better. Personally, I don’t think the 60s have ever been so young. …

I am different now. I see the world differently… — You can live simply and slowly anywhere in the US, but there’s a different level of simplicity in Europe. A level that goes far past aesthetics and deep into the culture. Coming back to the US after spending time in Europe, nothing feels the same. Traveling abroad teaches us how…

It’s all about a state of mind… — They say that love and prosperity are less about romantic relationships or finances and more about a state of mind. This is true when it comes to scarcity. The belief that there is a lack of anything, whether it’s love, romantic options, money, or even good health, can be overwhelming…

Find the hidden gems in your ordinary days… — In a world that is so complex and sophisticated, sometimes it’s the simple joys that nourish our soul. The feeling of the sun hitting our bare face, admiring the flowers, drinking in the fresh air that can fill us with so much energy. When we are so consumed with work…

Don’t believe any of these… — There is a common saying — “better to have it and not need it than to need it and not have it”. So many people believe that this is true. The truth is that a lot of the things we hold on to ‘just in case’ are not really the…

Sometimes I wonder how I’ve made it this far… — With everything life’s thrown at me, how have I been able to bounce back? Maybe by luck or chance. Maybe by divine intervention. Maybe all of the above. Regardless, I’m still standing. That’s something I have to celebrate. By the time I turned 60 I bore the scars of countless…

Strategies to keep up and move forward… — Let’s face it. Our world is moving fast — way faster than it has for most of our lives. This speed can feel overwhelming. We can feel left behind, feel older and not altogether sure we are really needed in this world. Needless to say, this is not a healthy…

You don’t need a scientific explanation for everything… — If you look at a picture of the Earth from outer space, there are no boundaries. There are no politics. Think about that for a while. It’s just a beautiful planet. Just the mere fact of life is an incredible marvel in itself. People say that walking on water is…