In my quest to keep learning and doing personal development, I have been hearing and seeing things pop up around the moon phases, how they affect us, and how to manifest with the moon. Someone will say, “Oh, that makes sense because the moon is waxing,” or “The moon...
There seems to be a lot to be worried about right now. And you can let it control you and stress you out, or you can take responsibility for your life and live in the present. As I’ve said before, worry is a wasted emotion. The only time you can be certain about what...
The word happiness gets a bad rap. It has a reputation for being fluffy, sappy, or an easy way out. But I want to paint a different message. What if being happy was your ultimate goal because it meant all aspects of your life were as you desire? Mike Dooley wrote a...
Gratitude gets a bad rap. When someone tells you, “You should be grateful” or “Just be grateful for what you have”, it sounds like a cop out. Lots of people teach you to keep a gratitude journal and to just write what you are grateful for. But that can feel empty. You...
Imagine this. You wake up early in the morning to the birds chirping and the sun shining through your window. It’s another gorgeous day, and you can’t wait to get up and see what life has planned for you today. When you look in the mirror, you see your beautiful face...
Tell me where you have heard this before. “I feel so stupid.” “My butt looks fat, I can’t wear that.” “I am too big to wear a swimsuit, I’ll just stay home.” “Money is so hard to come by.” “I will always be alone.” “I will never be successful.” Have you said those...
Hi! I’m Laurie Jonas. I created Living Marvelously to encourage midlife women to rediscover their purpose, follow what brings them joy, and design a next chapter that feels truly fulfilling. Have a look around!