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Is 60 the New 40? - Jane's Mindful Musings

It's a strange feeling heading into a new decade, especially the dreaded decade when one is classified as a senior. I expected to have an existential crisis hitting this milestone birthday but in the weeks leading up to the day all was mentally calm.

Embracing a Global Community - Jane's Mindful Musings

This world that we live in is more interconnected than ever. With the rise of a global community wherein many people are choosing to relocate from their place of birth, our daily interactions are becoming more diverse. How do we embrace, accept and recognize the beauty in our differences?

How do You Define Courage - Jane's Mindful Musings

How do I and others perceive courage? When considering the act of courage it is with the thought that even though we may be afraid, we still choose to act anyway? All of us aspire to be courageous, it is viewed as a positive attribute that makes us worthy of the respect of others.

Being Non-Judgemental - Jane's Mindful Musings

Today, we navigate a different type of judgment. From the moment we are born we are judged first by family and then friends and even strangers, and in return we do the same. And then being a woman has a whole other elevated level of judgment attached to it.

Letting Go of Your Stuff - Jane's Mindful Musings

This is a time when many of you may be thinking of downsizing, preparing to travel more, or making life simpler; harboring feelings of anxiety at the thought of letting things go is a waste of our precious time. But don't worry; we all go through this, and it is normal.

Caring for Aging Parents - Jane's Mindful Musings

My daughter has taken on the responsibility of day to day care for my mother as I am halfway around the world, for which I constantly feel immense gratitude to my daughter and feelings of guilt at not being the one taking on that responsibility.

Resting the Body - Jane's Mindful Musings

Sometimes the profound can be so simple! The resulting effects were immediate! Free from quizzical judgment, a sense of deep, abiding peace and calm resounded in every pore of my being.

Closing a Chapter in Life - Jane's Mindful Musings

I've come to the conclusion that we need to embrace closure with gratitude for the experiences that helped in shaping us into who we are now. A closing is not an end but a continuation of our life journey. Hold onto all the life lessons and memories and let go of any negativity as you move forward.

Feeling Comfortable in your Naked Body - Jane's Mindful Musings

Feeling Comfortable Naked - Jane's Mindful Musings

I started thinking about my struggles with being comfortable in my naked body. You may be happy and feel no need to express your nudity but for me it is a journey of releasing my own body shaming and taking my power back.

Sex in Midlife and Beyond - Jane's Mindful Musings

As we move through midlife and beyond, how do we continue to have happy and healthy sex lives? If we choose not to have an active sex life, does that make us somehow lacking?

How Food Brings Us Together - Jane's Mindful Musings

Sharing food not only nourishes our bodies but also our souls. Sometimes all we need is to share a meal to take away the troubles of life.

Nurturing Your Mental Wellbeing - Jane's Mindful Musings

Nurturing Mental Wellbeing - Jane's Mindful Musings

Our mental health affects how we live, impacting how we feel, move, and behave daily. It determines our ability to deal with stress, overcome life's challenges, build relationships. Like physical wellness, we need to take the time to care for our emotional well-being.

Setting Intentions - Jane's Mindful Musings

Setting intentions is not just a philosophical concept but a practical tool that requires conscious efforts to steer our thoughts in the desired direction. Set your intentions, big or small, and discover the joy in living fully and mindfully in the present moment.

Learning to Accept Compliments - Jane's Mindful Musings

Why is it that so many of us struggle with accepting a compliment but will fully embrace any criticism that is lobbed at us? We take criticism, hold it close in our hearts and minds, turning this way and that and analyze it in minute detail.

Becoming The Matriarch - Jane's Mindful Musings

Slowly our relationship evolves to that of a friend and confidant. We are hearing ideas, thoughts and concerns of another adult. Our role now is to listen. Our growth comes as we learn to let go of worrying about them as did when they were children.

The Healing Power of Animals - Jane's Mindful Musings

We are social animals and require connection to other living beings to feel a sense of belonging and love. Animals fulfill our need for company, to be loved, and our profound need to love.

Finding Your Voice - Jane's Mindful Musings

We want to tell stories about middle age and, beyond that, help women look forward to aging rather than fearing it. Our generation is the most educated, experienced, healthy, and active group of middle-aged and older women in history.

Embracing Bodily Change - Jane's Mindful Musings

The most important thing is to move your body, and do so with loving-kindness. We go through big changes in mid-life and beyond, so we must give ourselves ample kindness and support, just as we would someone we love.

Learning to Let Go - Jane's Mindful Musings

Mid-life and beyond is a time to turn our attention inward, re-evaluate what creates positivity and joy in our life and making space for it by letting go of what no longer serves its purpose.

Seven Lovely Logics For a Happy Life - Jane's Mindful Musings

I believe that we need to take personal responsibility for our own happiness. This means not blaming others or external situations for your unhappiness. Your attitude is a key factor in embracing this concept. Happiness is something that you choose to work towards everyday.

Pleasure Without Guilt - Jane's Mindful Musings, Rambler Cafe

Embracing Pleasure Without Guilt - Jane's Mindful Musings

We need to stop attaching negative connotations to things that give us pleasure or we will feel regret, remorse or self-reproach when we indulge. This type of language perpetuates the idea that we are doing something wrong or bad for us.

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