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With love and respect,
Connie Clark
Founder, Joy after Fifty
February 6th, 2012 
Connie A Poem for Women after 50 Is there a song in you waiting to be sung? At 50, 60, 70+ we are called to fully express who we really are, to unleash our natural gifts and dreams. Rilke’s poem speaks to that so well. I have added italics. I hope it inspires you to soar! […]
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No Comments » March 20th, 2011 Connie The human spirit triumphs after devastating earthquake and tsunami. To start your week on an up note, I offer you a letter written by an American woman in Japan–a story of love, compassion, caring and strength. In these troubling times, I feel that we need stories like this to remind of the goodness that lives […]
March 13th, 2011 Connie Meditation for Inner Peace: Sending Our Love to Japan What can we do? Maybe you are feeling, as I have been, so saddened and powerless to help the victims of the horrific earthquake and tsunami in Japan. I feel as though there are no words to express the sorrow I feel…and the helplessness. At least […]
Posted in Love, Prosperity Tags: affirmations, Boomer Women, Charities, compassion, disaster, empowerment, fashion, Healing, health, Inner Peace, Inspiration, Japan disaster, Japan earthquake, Japan tsunami, joy, love, Meditation, mental health, Mercy Corps, Monday morning, Motivation, Music Videos, nutrition, Prayer, spirituality, Travel, Videos, vitality, women over 50 No Comments » February 27th, 2011 Connie De-Stress, Heal, Rejuvenate, Reclaim Joy and Play: Dolphins as Leaders and Teachers of Life Success I wish you had been there with me to share the magic. About 15 years ago, I had the unforgettable, life-changing experience of swimming with wild dolphins in an open bay in Hawaii. I felt as though I was receiving […]
Posted in Motivation Tags: Anxiety, Boomer Women, Boomers, community, compassion, depression, Dolphins, empowerment, Fear, happiness, Happy Mood, health, Inspiration, joy, love, Monday morning, Motivation, over 60, pod, Positivity, Power, Retreats, Science of Happiness, stress, success, Travel, vitality, women over 50 No Comments » February 20th, 2011 Connie A Monday Morning Brain Tune-up : Enya and the beauty of nature. One key to aging with vitality and happiness is to make time to immerse ourselves in peaceful, calming experiences–an antidote to stress, fatigue and “brain fog”. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> “Take a music bath once or twice a week for a few seasons. You will find […]
February 13th, 2011 Connie Happy Valentine’s Day! The word “Valentine” seems to conjure images of candy hearts, chocolate, and flowers. But there are more genuine, heartfelt and meaningful gifts to bestow upon your partner on February 14 (as well as throughout the year!) The 5 Love Languages is a book by marriage counselor Gary Chapman, which identifies five different […]
January 23rd, 2011 Connie Inspiration to Launch the Week: You Matter! Questions to ask after you watch this video: What is one step I can take on my journey at this time? What one hope am I holding today? What inner voice speaks to me with wisdom? How can I honor that voice? What does my heart know is […]
Posted in Motivation Tags: Anti-stress, Boomer Women, empowerment, happiness, Inspiration, mental health, Monday, Monday morning, Motivation, over 60, spirituality, success, vitality, women over 50, women's health No Comments » January 17th, 2011 Connie Words of Love, Happiness, Freedom, Hope. We all can be leaders with a dream. As I read Dr. King’s quotes below, I consider their relevance for my life today. How can they encourage you to be a “leader” in your life? What dream are you incubating or manifesting today? Please offer your comments/responses: Where do I […]
January 10th, 2011 Connie Documentary motivates, honors and respects aging women! What do you think about how aging women are perceived—in the media, in society, in films? This documentary clip shows a variety of women offering their thoughts about the challenges and truths about aging for women today. You may or may not agree with the women interviewed. What do […]
Posted in Aging Tags: Aging, Boomer Women, Boomers, empowerment, Gerontology, Happy Mood, health, joy, Life Calling, mental health, Monday, Monday morning, Motivation, over 60, Science of Happiness, vitality, women over 50, women's health No Comments »
