Are you naturally lucky or do you make your own luck? Some people swear by lucky charms like a special necklace, a rabbit’s foot, a coin tucked away in a wallet. I, too, carry my own little tokens of luck. Around my neck, I wear a delicate gold charm with with symbols of fortune: a […]
The first step in personal growth, especially after 50, is self-realization, learning to be true to yourself. This requires a shift in focus, a moment of stillness where you quiet the noise of the outside world and turn inward. This season of life is not about fading into the background. It is about blooming with […]
Every spring, I often find myself reminiscing about the years my ultimate concierge and I spent in Rancho Mirage, a chapter of my life that holds some of my most treasured memories. I can still picture myself sitting in my great room, looking out onto my small garden, wrapped in the peacefulness of California living. […]
Loss of a spouse, a parent, a sibling, a child — oh my God, a child! — a close friend, a pet or a colleague creates despair, emotional turmoil, worries, and a thousand different feelings. *Affiliate disclosure. Sending a condolence card is hard but necessary Those who hear or read the news of the loss […]
I am searching for a magic elixir to solve a serious ethical dilemma. I believe everyone is the creator of their magic, just as I have had to navigate my own dilemmas with my own mother. In a sense, we possess the same skills as magical fairies. Our magic wand is filled with our ability […]