Joy – Elaine L. Stewart

Why are emotions and feelings stuffed down? Because they can be uncomfortable, scary, feel uncontrollable and they’re too painful to deal with. You might have heard the expression: ‘the only way

“The beauty of you is not where you are perfect, it is where you are brave.” – Unknown

I love this quote because, as women, we spend a great deal of our lives trying to be ‘perfect’ in whatever way that means for you. To be brave means

The Courage to Just Be

For much of our lives, many of us have been focused on doing: achieving, proving, improving, striving. We’ve been taught that our value comes from how much we accomplish, how

Perpetual Optimism: A Fresh Path for the Next Stage of Life

You’ve been on this earth now for at least 50 years or more. That’s half a century of experiences, choices, and stories that belong only to you. Take a moment

Is This All There Is? Rediscovering Yourself in Life’s Third Stage

Have you reached this next phase of your life and wonder, is this all there is? Maybe you’ve been on autopilot for a while. Many of us have. I was and

A Shift in Attitude Can Change Everything

Attitude is often defined as our “settled way of thinking or feeling about someone or something, usually reflected in our behavior.” But what if your settled way of thinking about

Why Everything You Think About Aging Could Be Holding You Back — And How to Break Free

As you grow older, you might notice your world shifting in ways that feel both exciting and challenging. What if, instead of labeling these changes as simply “good” or “bad,”

“Be yourself. Everyone else is already taken.” – Oscar Wilde

Have you ever stopped to really ask yourself, "What does it mean to be myself?" It sounds simple, right? But how many of us truly know who we are deep

The Courage to Become Well and Truly Yourself — And Find Your True Voice

There comes a moment in every woman’s life — especially for those of us in our 50s, 60s, and beyond — when the question rises: “Who am I, really? And

What If Getting Older Was Actually the Start of Your Most Empowered Chapter Yet?

Do you ever catch yourself dreading getting older — feeling like you’re no longer as attractive, desirable, or “young enough”? Maybe you’ve started to feel invisible, like your best days

by Elaine Stewart

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