Oct
30
Embracing and Evolving the Feminine: Engaging the Gender Paradox
October 30, 2009 | Leave a Comment
We are committed to spreading the word about this unique global conversation among women on feminine power. Here’s an update on this weekend’s event: Join Zen teacher Diane Musho Hamilton for what promises to be a bold and fascinating exploration of the relationship between our freedom and our femininity – one that will illuminate our [...]
Oct
16
Feminine Power: Women on the Edge of Evolution – Teleseminar Invitation
October 16, 2009 | 6 Comments
“The world will be saved by the western woman.” His Holiness the Dalai Lama. What is our role as women in creating the future of our world? Thanks to ‘blogee’ and friend Julia for sending us the following invitation to a free teleseminar for a life-changing conversation with leading women visionaries and change agents, including [...]
Sep
18
Questioning Assumptions in the Debate Over Health Care Reform
September 18, 2009 | Leave a Comment
In the highly charged atmosphere of debate on health care reform, focused as it is on re-structuring and reigning in costs, there is little dialog that questions our assumptions of how we provide care. That perhaps some of the inefficiencies may be built in to how we currently provide care, and the types of care [...]
Sep
12
Tune into Life Part 2 Series on PBS
September 12, 2009 | 1 Comment
This upcoming PBS series on the “best-educated, healthiest, most privileged generation in American history – that would be us – looks promising. An Emmy winning journalist hosts a series of interviews, roundtables and video essays to “provide real insights and advice” about encore careers, marriage, finances, caregiving, dating in mid-life, plastic surgery, ageism and more. [...]
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
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 [...]
May
29
Top Foods to Boost Your Brain Power
May 29, 2009 | Leave a Comment
Usually I’m not thinking about aging, but when I notice that I’m now aware of ‘brain fitness’, I know something is changing. The fact is that now, habits of sneaking transfat-laden processed foods or skimping on fresh veggie prep will be noticed most by our sensitive brain, i.e. memory, speed of recall, clarity of thought [...]
Mar
24
Restoring the Reputation of the Egg
March 24, 2009 | Leave a Comment
For those who haven’t read the memo – more evidence that we should leave Mother Nature to do what she does best when it comes to growing our food. The results from the latest study comparing nutrient values in free-range eggs – that is, eggs from hens allowed to wander and hunt and outdoors for [...]
Mar
20
A Return to Community Living
March 20, 2009 | 2 Comments
With downsizing expectations, if you’re like your neighbors, you’re taking a sober look at your bottom line values and priorities – and family and local community top the list. According to Chicago Tribune, real estate trends for 2009 are for smaller home, more apartments and attached housing, with rental units, common green spaces and proximity [...]
