We all have days when we feel like we just want to quit. On particularly rough days when I feel that I’ve reached the end of my capacity to give, love, care, think, act, change, try, hear, or do whatever else is demanding more more more…I find it’s helpful to remind myself that my track […]
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Some Kind of Wonderful
As we age, we often tell each other, “You’re looking good….” with the subtext being… “for your age.” I propose we all start changing the phrase to: “You’re looking wonderful.” After all, “wonderful” is an adjective describing something that arouses “wonder.” Don’t other people regularly arouse wonder in you? I wonder what people are thinking? […]
Space Still Available
Stop Aging? I don’t think so. Wrong message. In fact, I’m here to boldly declare that this is not what I’m trying to do at all. Slow the biological impact of aging factors, yes. Stay as healthy as possible, yes. Stay metabolically and mentally strong, absolutely. Stop all the wisdom that accrues from daily experiences […]
Comparison, Imperfections, Yesterday and Today
Like snowflakes, we are all beautiful in our own ways. A work of art can be perfect while filled with imperfections. Yet, what is imperfection when speaking about works of art, like humans? If we are all one-of-a-kind, with no two of us the same, how can imperfection exist? How can a one-and-only be imperfect? […]
Secret to Shiny Silver Hair
Because you asked…Yes, this is my natural hair color. And…Here’s my secret #DIY recipe that I use to keep my hair Silvery White. I do this every two to three weeks. It rinses away the copper, sulfur and other chemicals that are naturally in water and cause that yellowish buildup. In a small jar, mix […]
Age as an Automotive Anaology
I think we should refer to age in auto racing terms. Horsepower is the total power output of our engines, while torque measures the “turning or torquing ability” of the engine. Practically, torque is a better measurement of how quickly your car will accelerate, while horsepower (relative to weight) is a better measure of your car’s top […]
Stepping Out to Find New Comfort Zones
So much of our lives are routine-oriented. The “patterns” including all that’s involved in raising children, working and other responsibilities typically have us set in pattern-mode. Psychologists believe that patterns tend to minimize stress. Now, I don’t think anyone is claiming that kids or work are stressless—but rather knowing there’s a routine to the day […]
New Collaborations
Do you remember when you were a child and you’d meet other kids, play with them and instantly felt like you had a new best friend? It wasn’t the length of time that established the friendships— it was a connection of energy that upon reflection seems so magical. Sadly, as our teen years descended upon […]
Who’s Your Personal Authority Figure?
It appears that a big benefit of aging is that it tends to make us our own personal authority figures. A general theme loaded with wisdom that is coming to the forefront from many thousands of comments on the Silver Disobedience™ blog and related social media pages is this: Gone are the days we were […]
Silver Entrepreneurs & Business
While 10,000 people reach retirement age every day, 45% of the Silver Disobedience™ population consider themselves to be entrepreneurial. This entrepreneurial group is equally divided between men and women. Starting a business or second career later in life is not uncommon. Also, those who do are in good company, joining folks like Colonel Sanders of […]
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