WOW: Women's Older Wisdom

Are You Trapped In A Story?

We have core stories we tell ourselves that trap us in a negative narrative:  “If I speak up, my feelings might be hurt; I’m too shy to make new friends; I’m too old to take on a new project.” Esther Perel, the popular [...]

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Do You Suffer From Play Amnesia?

The cartoonist, Lynda Barry, contends that most adults suffer from “play amnesia.” Living in these dark times, many overlook play as a valuable resource to diffuse stress and lighten one’s mood. For example, when your news feed becomes too much to take in, take a break, and turn to humorous writing, like Dorothy Parker or The New [...]

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