I don’t really think that much about getting older. I agree with the Bonus Time characters that wrinkles are a roadmap to a life well lived. And I truly believe getting older is a privilege that we’re so, so lucky to have. But aging is more than deciding whether you’re going to take the anti-aging, look-as-young-as-you-can-for-as-long-as-you-can route, or the pro-aging, just embrace the changes, let your silver flag fly and roll-with-it road.
Author: Claire Cook
Beyond Decluttering
I’ve been on a never-ending quest to simplify my life. My husband Jake and I finally donated the massive vegan leather sectional that worked great in our last home. It didn’t really fit the downsized beachy vibe here, but we held onto it because we’d paid good money for it and it still looked practically…
How’s Your New Year’s Resolution Going?
I hope that when I’m stuck or circling around trying to figure out my next step, my word of the year will be what I need to move forward. And it will also remind me to connect with myself and what I’m really feeling. To connect with nature and the beauty all around me. To connect with my health and my creativity and laughter and growth. And to remember that when I connect, to always do it with kindness and gratitude.
About Being Grateful
Shifting to an attitude of gratitude keeps us focused on what we have. I think it also helps us believe in the abundance all around us and pull more of those good things into our lives. I know I need a reminder every once in a while, so as we rock our way into the holidays, it seems like a good time to share some of my favorite gratitude tips.
Doing What You Love & Just Doing It
If you need inspiration to get out there walking in your neck of the woods (even if that means walking in place in front of the TV or up and down some stairs until the weather is more walkable), here are some great reasons to give yourself the gift of a daily walk.
Writing it Down and Letting it Go
For the most part, all this positivity works pretty well. But the flip side is that sometimes I’m trying so hard to be positive, I’m not feeling my actual feelings. And sometimes those feelings aren’t all sunshine and rainbows.
I can eventually tell I’m doing this because I find myself getting more and more stuck. I’m either circling around aimlessly, knowing what I should be doing but having a hard time settling in. Or, even though I truly believe that long shots can happen if you put in the work, I realize I haven’t been taking as many long shots lately. I’m holding myself back and starting to play it safe.