Category Archives: personal growth

When age isn’t just a number…

Posted on April 18, 2020 by almostsixtyblog

A few short weeks ago, I was brainstorming a possible new post that would revisit the main idea from one of my favorite posts from two and a half years ago, “Cinnamon, aging, and Einstein…” Back then, I used a … Continue reading →

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Scheffleras & african violets…

Posted on September 18, 2018 by almostsixtyblog

I want to experiment with organizing my life around my strengths. An example: I have a Schefflera plant in my dining room which is thriving despite my almost total neglect of it. Yes, I do occasionally water it, but besides … Continue reading →

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Crossword puzzle…

Posted on August 8, 2018 by almostsixtyblog

Last night I was stumped. The New York Times crossword puzzle I had been working on was mostly solved except for a couple of pesky sections. I had been at it for three nights in a row. Finally, I knew … Continue reading →

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Fathers and sons…

Posted on July 7, 2018 by almostsixtyblog

Often in the past 10 months while doing my job as a wellness coach at the YMCA, I’ve observed fathers showing their sons how to work out. I’ve witnessed many teaching styles – both encouraging and demanding and everything in … Continue reading →

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Hidden rooms…

Posted on June 30, 2018 by almostsixtyblog

For years I had a recurring dream about walking through my house and suddenly coming across a room, or sometimes an entire annex of rooms, which previously had been unknown to me. I would wake from the dream feeling disquieted … Continue reading →

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Reframing…

Posted on December 22, 2017 by almostsixtyblog

Last month my Alaskan cousins came to Atlanta for a short visit. It’s been a while since I’ve had house guests.  As I welcomed them to my home, something made me say, “Hey, if you have any ideas for rearranging … Continue reading →

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“About” revisited…

Posted on November 29, 2017 by almostsixtyblog

This particular story begins four years ago while I was attending a conference in San Diego. I was sitting in a small breakout session, and despite the fact that there were over 5,000 people in attendance at the conference, I … Continue reading →

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4 days…

Posted on October 15, 2017 by almostsixtyblog

stepping off the cliff half a moment before the ground growing wings Source: One Out of the Comfort Zone What keeps us stuck? Is it excess weight? The wrong job? Health challenges? Too little money? Dysfunctional relationships? The stress of … Continue reading →

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Being bold…

Posted on September 25, 2017 by almostsixtyblog

Some people have the ability to imagine the future. I’m not one of those people. When I want to make a change, whether it be a small one like redecorating or a large one like changing professions, I need to … Continue reading →

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Cinnamon, aging, and Einstein…

Posted on August 14, 2017 by almostsixtyblog

This is what aging feels like. In the beginning, time feels limitless like a recently purchased container of ground cinnamon from the farmer’s market. Day after day you add just a pinch of the spice to your morning coffee or … Continue reading →

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