Being a grandparent is an opportunity to embrace a joyful and loving bond with grandchildren, distinct from the pressures of parenthood. Grandparents prioritize connection over worries, cherishing every moment. They find beauty in the small things and reflect a deep love that is rooted in acceptance, hope, and understanding.
Category: Inspiration
08.30.25 Do you have your sunglasses on? by Rachel Marie Martin
When my kids were little and they’d leave for school I ask them if they have their sunglasses on. Not real sunglasses, but imaginary sunglasses, glasses of love. I wanted them to see the world through that lens, not the lens of negativity, self-doubt, criticism, worry, fear or comparison. But the lens of love. Sometimes… Continue reading 08.30.25 Do you have your sunglasses on? by Rachel Marie Martin
08.02.25 Piglet: “What do you think life is really about?”
Scene: A quiet afternoon in the Hundred Acre Wood. Pooh and Piglet are sitting on a fallen log under a tree, watching the leaves dance in the breeze. Birds chirp in the distance, and the air smells of earth and sunlight. Piglet: “Pooh?” Pooh: “Yes, Piglet?” Piglet: “What do you think life is really about?”… Continue reading 08.02.25 Piglet: “What do you think life is really about?”
07.26.25 When our parents grow old
When our parents grow old, they don’t just need care, they need love, patience, and dignity. The same love they gave us when we were young is what they now deserve in return. Let them grow old with kindness. Let them tell their stories, even if they repeat them. Remember how many times they listened… Continue reading 07.26.25 When our parents grow old
07.15.25 Embracing Age: Celebrating Women Over 50
To all my female friends 50 years and up. Most of us are aging through the next phase of our lives. We're at the age where we see wrinkles, grey hair, and extra pounds. We see cute 25-year-olds and reminisce. But we were also 25, just as they will one day be our age. We… Continue reading 07.15.25 Embracing Age: Celebrating Women Over 50
07.02.25 Living Joyfully: Embracing Simplicity with Age
As you get older, you start to see life differently. You begin to understand that true happiness is not about how much money you make, how many degrees you have, or how big your house or car is. At some point, material things lose their value. What truly matters is peace in your heart, joy… Continue reading 07.02.25 Living Joyfully: Embracing Simplicity with Age
08.22.25 Life is like a journey on a train….
Life is like a journey on a train, with its stations and changes of routes, and with accidents. At birth we boarded the train and met our parents, and we believe they will always travel on our side. However, at some station our parents will step down from the train, leaving us on this journey… Continue reading 08.22.25 Life is like a journey on a train….
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