Jul
28
Debbie Ford Brings the Shadow into the Light of Day
July 28, 2009 | Leave a Comment
Speaking of the shadow, I love this new production,The Shadow Effect, and I celebrate Debbie Ford, author of The Dark Side of the Light Chasers and Why Good People Do Bad Things, for pulling it together with so many leading luminaries in human development and healing, including Deepak Chopra and Marianne Williamson. Inspired by Carl [...]
Jul
23
Changing bodies and self-image, being ‘age appropriate’ -whatever that is- goes with midlife territory, doesn’t it? And yet there’s also freedom, confidence and unmistakable style that comes with confidence and being at ease in our bodies. Getting from here to there with tips that accent your wardrobe and your style is what this free guide, [...]
Jul
20
Cultivating Courage at Midlife
July 20, 2009 | Leave a Comment
Here’s a valuable take on a by and large unspoken aspect of encroaching midlife: the need for courage. Essentially a practical psychological primer for navigating the sometimes murky and turbulent waters of midlife, The Art of Midlife: Courage and Creative Living for Women, delves below the surface to examine the internal work of women who [...]
Jul
16
How to Get a Good Night’s Sleep
July 16, 2009 | Leave a Comment
Sleeplessness and insomnia are among our most common ailments, particularly today with the added stresses from the recession. The National Sleep Foundation reports that over 50% of US women sleep well only a few nights a week. Whether the culprit is a “hyperactive brain,” the inability to stay asleep once you fall asleep due to [...]
Jul
6
Is Your Brain Hijacked by Uncontrollable Food Cravings?
July 6, 2009 | 1 Comment
This is a book we’ve long been waiting for! Written by former FDA commissioner Dr. David Kessler, who is known for his early efforts in regulating tobacco and food labeling,The End of Overeating: Taking Control of the Insatiable American Appetite zeros in on the way food manufacturers manipulate tastes in food to short-circuit the body’s [...]
Jul
3
This short essay is a gem. I don’t know how to post on this powerful and personal chronicle of aging from the inside out by Marian Van Eyk McCain, author of Elderwoman,other than to urge you to read it. It’s a glimpse into how she borrows Joseph Campbell’s assertion that people aren’t so much seeking [...]
Jul
3
Last week, President Obama met at the White House with winners of the Purpose Prize, the award from Civic Ventures given to outstanding individuals over the age of 60 who are taking on challenges to make society better. The six winners who met with Mr. Obama are social innovators seeking solutions to problems ranging from [...]
