My Blog
Reclaiming Elder Wisdom
When I officially “retired” from my law career at age 68, I was desperate to find a term other than “retired law professor” to describe my new identity. After all, I wasn’t planning to sit around eating bonbons and watching Netflix all day. I had new adventures to...
When the Journey Takes a Detour: Falling into the Abyss
Not every s/hero's journey follows a straight path. Sometimes, just when you think you've reaped the reward, you find yourself falling into the abyss. Has this every happened to you? You get the promotion, you meet a challenge you have been dreading, you return from...
What is your life quest in your S/hero’s Journey?
My mother had a famous saying when life seemed difficult. Case in point -- when my high school boyfriend dumped me right after graduation and I thought the world would come to an end. My mother's advice was, "It's just a chapter in your life. It won't last forever."...
Self-love is a radical act…
Did you know that quotes about "self-love" are one of the biggest search terms on Google? Why do you suppose so many people are searching for inspiration to love themselves? I have a theory. In a culture where children (especially girls) are encouraged to be nice, not...
Putting leaves back on the tree?
Recently I saw a sweet Tik Tok video of a toddler crying over falling leaves. Through her tears, she wailed “I won’t get to meet them. I promised I would meet them all, and now they are falling down and dying, and I can’t stop it. It’s all my fault.” Upon reflection,...
Cultural Icons as Honorary Ancestors
Our childhood heroines--cultural icons like Wonder Woman, Cher, and Charlie's Angels, deserve a place in our memory as honorary ancestors. Like most young people, I idolized many of the "stars" who dominated TV and movies when I was growing up. I wantd to look like...
