One of my lessons was to keep on learning, working that mind. My husband has been incredible at doing what he can to keep my mind young. Just about every evening we do a puzzle, play a silly game, have some crazy creative date nights or paint. My husband is a great painter and hadContinue reading “Embrace Creativity: Painting as a Form of Mindfulness”
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Turning 60–what I’ve learned in the past six decades so far: #5 Believe in Yourself!
Most of my life has been spent worrying about what other people thought of me, looking for approval, not feeling good enough, not pretty enough and feeling like I have not succeeded in anything. I think I’m a pretty friendly person. I always try and make a conscious effort to think about what I say,Continue reading “Turning 60–what I’ve learned in the past six decades so far: #5 Believe in Yourself!”
Turning 60–what I’ve learned in the past six decades so far: #4 Make New Friends!
It is important to have friends – especially as we age! It turns out that good healthy friendships contribute to good physical health. Friends can decrease your risk of health issues like diabetes, heart attack and stroke. Friendships decrease the feelings of loneliness, which can shorten your lifespan (verywellmind.com). Since moving from the big cityContinue reading “Turning 60–what I’ve learned in the past six decades so far: #4 Make New Friends!”
Turning 60–what I’ve learned in the past six decades so far: #3 Laugh as much as you can!
Laugh, laugh and laugh some more until your cheeks hurt! I am so fortunate to have a husband who is a goof ball – we laugh about something every day. I also have four kids who are just as goofy. I know I can call any one of my kids and they will have meContinue reading “Turning 60–what I’ve learned in the past six decades so far: #3 Laugh as much as you can!”
Turning 60–what I’ve learned in the past six decades so far: #2 Keep Learning!
Our memory and cognitive skills decline as we age, so we need to keep our brains working! Dementia and Alzheimer’s runs in both sides of my family, and as I started to reach that 60 mark, I started to realize I need to do as much brain work-outs as I can. I wish I wouldContinue reading “Turning 60–what I’ve learned in the past six decades so far: #2 Keep Learning!”
Turning 60–what I’ve learned in the past six decades so far: #1 Gratitude!
I officially turned 60 at the end of September of 2024– and I’ve been reflecting and thinking about the lessons I’ve learned in these past six decades that really matter or have impacted my life. I would have to say that Gratitude is number one. Most of us put so much energy into thinking aboutContinue reading “Turning 60–what I’ve learned in the past six decades so far: #1 Gratitude!”
Bren's Zen Journey 