Release the past – Elaine L. Stewart

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

“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

“Whatever your age, your upbringing or your education, what you are made of is mostly unused potential.” – George Leonard

We often measure ourselves by what we've achieved—our degrees, our jobs, the titles we’ve collected. But George Leonard's words are a reminder that no matter how far we think we've

What’s Standing in the Way of Your Courage?

Sometimes, the biggest obstacle on our journey is not the outside world — it’s the quiet, persistent voice inside your head whispering, “Maybe I’m not ready,” or “What if I

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

“Tell me what it is you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?” – Mary Oliver

Have you ever paused and really asked yourself this? What DO you plan to do with your wild and precious life? Lately, I’ve been reflecting deeply on this question for

Living from the Inside Out: Impact your life and health

In a world where the external environment dictates our choices, pinning down who we like or dislike, shaping our thoughts, and influencing how we perceive ourselves, it’s crucial to recognize

by Elaine Stewart