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Connie Clark
Founder, Joy after Fifty
December 13th, 2012 
Connie Winter Solstice: Holiday Gifts of Light, Love and Transformation. Many cultures have celebrations of light at Winter Solstice. In addition to the lights of Christmas, there is Hanukkah with its brightly colored menorahs and the lighting of Kwanzaa candles. In Pagan tradition, the holiday called Yule, takes place on the solstice, the shortest day […]
December 20th, 2011 Connie Best Holiday Tip: The Gift of Winter Solstice 2011 Winter Solstice is one of my favorite holidays of the entire year. While I used to dread (a joy-buster) the darkness and cold of winter, I have now befriended the dark. I love to sit in the quiet, light a candle and enjoy the moment, as […]
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3 Comments » December 12th, 2011 Connie Announcing the release of the “Spirited Woman Directory”. Enjoy this amazing guide to all kinds of services offered by incredible women from around the country and the world. You will find me on page 103. I hope you enjoy it! Stay tuned for my posts on Winter Solstice and Tips for a JOYful Holiday Season. […]
May 8th, 2011 Connie Honoring and Remembering Our Mothers ** “A mother’s happiness is like a beacon, lighting up the future but reflected also on the past in the guise of fond memories.” ~Honoré de Balzac As I write this, I am looking at a photo of my mother, Bertie, whose smile lit up the world. She brought a […]
Posted in Mothers Tags: American Airlines, American Airlines Kiwis, Boomer Women, Boomers, early death from aneurysm, gratitude, Holiday Tips, how to celebrate mothers day, Kiwi Club, Loehmanns, loss of mother, love, Memorable Holidays, Memories, mothers, Mothers day, vigin Mary Day, women over 50, Women's blogs 1 Comment » April 25th, 2011 Connie Joy is the new success in life and work! From my studies of the fields of positive psychology and the science of happiness, I have deepened my respect for the essential nature of joy in our lives. It’s now proven that people who know how to activate inner joy are more successful in all areas […]
Posted in Success Tags: BLOGS FOR WOMEN, BLOGS FOR WOMEN 50+, bOOMER BLOGS, Boomer Women, Boomers, happiness, Happiness and Health, Happiness and Longevity, Happiness and Success, Holiday Tips, Inspiration, joy, joyworks, mental health, Motivation, Positivity, Science of Happiness, stress, success, vitality, women over 50, women's health No Comments » December 27th, 2010 Connie A POST-HOLIDAY STRESS CURE: POETRY, IMAGINATION, AND HOPE First, a poem written in 1513 that still inspires! I salute you. I am your friend, and my love for you goes deep. There is nothing I can give you which you have not. But there is much, very much, that, while I cannot give it, you can take. No […]
Posted in Stress Tags: Anti-stress, Dreams, Hangover, Happy Holidays, Happy Mood, health, Holiday Tips, Hopes, Imagine, Inspiration, John Lennon, joy, joyworks, Memorable Holidays, mental health, Science of Happiness, Serenity, stress, women's health No Comments » December 21st, 2010 Connie WINTER SOLSTICE MEDITATION: Nature, Music and the Promise of Spring >>>SUBSCRIBE NOW: Inspiration and Information for Women 50+<<<
Posted in Inspiration Tags: Anti-stress, Boomers, fashion, happiness, Happy Mood, health, Holiday Tips, Inspiration, joy, love, Meditation, Memorable Holidays, mental health, Music, Nature, nutrition, Positivity, Retreat, Serenity, spirituality, Travel, vitality, Winter, Winter Solstice, women over 50, women's health No Comments » December 20th, 2010 Connie Better than New Year’s Resolutions…Dream Big For Life Success, Health and Fulfillment in 2011! Start today. The link below will take you to a video that explodes the heart with inspiration–a video you have likely seen before. This time, however, as you watch the video, ask yourself the following questions. As you approach the […]
Posted in Motivation Tags: 2011, 2011 Resolutions, Anti-stress, Coaching, empowerment, entrepreneur, grandparenting, happiness, Happy Mood, Holiday Tips, Inner critic, Inspiration, joy, life, Life Calling, Life Purpose, mental health, Mentor, New Year's Resolutions, parenting, Positivity, Psychotherapist, success, Susan Boyle, women's health, youtube No Comments » December 16th, 2010 Connie “Good Medicine” for Holiday Stress and DepressionI wish you a joyful Winter Solstice Celebration–an antidote to holiday blahs! Tuesday, December 21st is the shortest day and the longest night of the year– a wonderful opportunity to reflect on the themes of this season and their relevance in your life.Winter Solstice is a time to celebrate a rebirth […]
Posted in Holiday Tips Tags: Anti-stress, depression, happiness, Happy Holidays, Happy Mood, health, Holiday Tips, Inspiration, joy, love, Memorable Holidays, mental health, Positivity, women's health No Comments » December 4th, 2010 Connie Coping with Holiday Stress While the holidays can provide wonderful opportunities for family bonding, festive celebration, and expressing gratitude, they can also be a source of stress and depression. The holiday blues often creep up as a result of unrealistic expectations, financial hardship, commercialization, family issues, and overall exhaustion. What can we do to fend […]
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