Conscious Ageing – the grand adventure?
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Mar 29 2009
Finally attacking my ‘to do’ pile of filing this morning I came across this quotation from Isabel Allende. The light bulbs went on and I realised it was my own question also! Persephone
“Perhaps old age is a new beginning, maybe we can return to the magic tune of infancy, to that time before linear [...]
Mar 28 2009
Many of you have read Clarissa Pinkola Estes’ amazing book ‘Women who Run with Wolves’. Today I was searching for something fresh to post and came across this piece of writing – from which I have taken some excerpts. There are always wise words out there when you need them! Persephone
Mar 25 2009
I am posting this for all readers, new or old. Written a while ago for The Connections magazine, I thought it might be interesting for you read about my own process with this web site.
Mar 23 2009
Tony Parsons is the nearest I can get to what my be called a ‘teacher’ – he would deny this of course. However, his clear, uncomplicated, stark and steady words resonate with me. I also enjoyed the honest interaction between interviewer and interviewee.
Mar 13 2009
Today I receive two treasures – the video already just posted, and now this beautiful poem by Christopher Fry – written years ago, but even more pertinent and poignant today than it was then. I just want to thank those of you who send me such lovely pieces. They warm my heart and it is [...]
Mar 13 2009
I guess there is hope – it is in young women like this one – please watch it.
(thanks to Emma Declario)
Mar 09 2009
I was moved to comment on mature entrepreneurs by a recent study from Standard Life, working with think-tank Reform. It revealed that one in 16 of those aged 46 to 65 hopes to embark on a new business venture rather than just retire. This would be seven times the number of start-ups from their parents’ generation – and could amount to a million new businesses. Their experience and wisdom will be their secret weapon.