The publication that gave me my purpose back. — Once I discovered my purpose, my life took off. However, finding my purpose took decades. But when I stepped on the path, I hit the ground running, not with my feet but with my fingers. I haven’t looked back! My purpose manifested in three ways: I became a Ninja Writer…

Middle-Pause is poised to ride the wave! — What do I mean? The global movement of Middle-Pause. An army of women in the middle marching across the earth making choices to create change–in their lives. Women in the middle of menopause who are agents of change. …

They may not battle in the field but they are fighters, anyway! — We, at Middle-Pause (MP), stand with the women warriors of Ukraine. Many are battling with guns and tactical maneuvers. Other women are taking their children into new battlegrounds. They are facing new cultures and languages. All these mighty women warriors stand at the crossroads of their lives. I believe they…

May is Mental Health Awareness month. — How happy are you, my sisters? Just a little bit giggly or over-joyed? I know one thing, though — happiness is a choice. In the middle of chaos, discouragement, loneliness, heartbreak, or pain, we can choose to be happy! It’s not that hard. …

Laughter Yoga is the new best medicine. — A smile starts on the lips, a grin spreads to the eyes, a chuckle comes from the belly; but a good laugh bursts forth from the soul, overflows, and bubbles all around. — Carolyn Birmingham Happy. Laughing. A giggle a day keeps the blues at bay. (That one is mine.)…

The nerve damage feels like one thousand bees stinging my feet. — I hate diabetes. I have it… or does it have me? I know one thing, though: I was diagnosed in 1999 when I had an appendectomy. From that time forward, I managed my diabetes with pills, then insulin, then pills plus insulin. …

It’s gonna be a wonderful day! — How are ya’ll? I’m excited and happy at the same time and I have no clue why. I woke up this morning with joy in my heart and a spring in my step. I betcha my spirit just plucked a fruit of the Joy seeds I planted a while back. …