Travel – Marilynn Preston

My Toughest (and Highest) Summer Adventure. Where’s Your Mt. Kailash?

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All Is Well in New York City

What does well-being look like in the Second Half of Life? That was the focus of a panel gathered by Ellen Warner, a master photographer, and a friend, at a divine venue in Manhattan, the Church of the Heavenly Rest. As you know, I’m a big believer in heavenly rest, especially while still on Earth.

I was joined by religious historian Elaine Pagels, corporate leader Gayle Robinson, writer Gail Sheehy, and social psychologist Dr. Janice Steil. It was a far-flung and fascinating discussion. We all agreed with a truth Ellen discovered herself, interviewing and photographing women over 50 for her new book The Second Half.

And here it is: The Second Half of your life can be better than the first half. Really! Women over 50 report a new sense of inner confidence. They discover they are free to be who they really are. With authenticity comes hope and courage to take on new ventures late in life. And you know what else? A lot depends on your choices early in life. Young women, you’ve got a great big juicy life ahead of you. Plan for success.

All is Well in Wisconsin

It’s hard to have that All Is Well attitude when your low back is screaming

It’s hard to have that All Is Well attitude when your low back is screaming, your shoulder is frozen, and your knee buckles every time you run after the dog. That’s why I was happy to talk to a gifted physical therapist from the Milwaukee area named Jennifer Essak. Jen has more than 20 years experience helping people recover and maintain their well being. We went back and forth about preventing injuries, about staying strong, about keeping flexible. “Stay active for as long as you can!” advised Jennifer, who is also my dear darling niece. This is nepotism at its very best, and my 94 year old Uncle Abe was in the audience too.