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When Are We Finally Old Enough to Be Good Enough?

A few weeks ago, I was chatting with a younger friend (and by younger I mean mid-50s), about a dinner party she had recently enjoyed with some older friends (and by older I mean mid-70s). At this soiree the conversation … Continue reading

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And you wonder why we’re always sad …

“There would seem to be nothing more obvious, more tangible and palpable than the present moment. And yet it eludes us completely. All the sadness of life lies in that fact.” (Milan Kundera) Read that again. Slowly. Then take a … Continue reading

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What Do You Want Most – Contentment or Magic?

Now don’t go shaking your head wildly saying “Both!” You have to choose. Well that’s probably not true either. Perhaps you CAN have both. Maybe not a lot of both. Maybe mostly one with the odd glimmer of the other? … Continue reading

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Why Are You Waiting For The Other Shoe To Drop?

Awhile back I saw a post on Facebook, wherein the writer asked if anybody else has a problem being too happy? You know, when things are going well and you’re basking in contentment but you just can’t accept it and … Continue reading

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