Underestimated Heroine

Clementine Churchill played a key role in saving the Free World from the Naczis.  She propped up her famous husband throughout his political career, particularly when he alone stood fast in the face of impending doom.  Sonia Purnell produced a compelling, detailed story of how this shy woman, who suffered a deprived childhood, developed savvy skills that influenced global leaders.  Before women were allowed to vote, she saw 'middle-aged' women as crucial to keeping the home fires burning.  Despite her artistrocratic appearence, she knew what it was like to go without.  Reading a book such as Clementine helps us all celebrate what can be accomplished, even if one is underestimated.

A Heroine of Our Time

Share Your Spark

          Sharing our Stories

          Purposefully ...

          Allows us to

          Reveal 

          Keen insights

          Leading to

          Ecouragement and

          Renewal

More than 80 women have shared their stories on the community TV program I host, MidLIFE Matters.  Each Guest sparked novel ideas about how to reclaim our purpose as we move into our Zenith Years.  Visit the "MidLIFE Matters" tab on this site.

Blooming After 50 - The 3 Rs

The 3 Rs:

(1)  Rediscover your inner strengths and talents: What has helped get you this far? How have you refined and distilled what comes naturally to you? Fuel for the fire!

(2) Reflect, with self-compassion, on your story chapters.  Why you did -- what you did. Think of ways to build on the wisdom from successes and disappointments.  

(3) Realistic optimism comes from self-awareness, information, and a determination to look on the sunny side of the street.  Fill your well with inspirational stories of other women! 

Woman's Work - Still Never Done

Economists are suggesting women are carrying an unfair burden in terms of work hours.  We also are showing lower levels of happiness and are dying younger.  Household chores and child rearing are thought to contribute to this unfair scenario -- while older women are reported to reap some of the benefits of increased leisure hours, like our male counterparts.  NYT full article link below: "More Time to Unwind, Unless You're a Woman" by professor Tyler Cowen. Wedding and baby showers are times of celebrations, but pulling it all off is a heroine's journey.

http://nyti.ms/1XoSZbW