When is the last time you heard yourself say, “I am getting old”? I know I say it whenever I forget something or hear my bones creak. As we age, we tend to forget what it was like to have youthful energy. Recently I followed a 21-day meditation with Deepak...
A friend of mine recently sent me an email from the IT person at the college she works at. She was asking him to recommend some positive daily news sources. She thought these would make a good post, and I agree. We need to know what is going on in the world and see...
One of the best things I learned from my mom, Marvel, is that she always made a point to play. She loved to have fun and laugh with others. (See “10 lessons my mom taught me” and “Marvelisms”). She was lucky enough to have a few of her kids live near her, which gave...
I love this new blogging journey I am on. I enjoy writing, and I love putting posts together with images. It’s fun to hear what others have to say and how the post may have touched them. I also love sharing my memories of my mom. But as much as I enjoy it, some...
Meditation can sound like something from another dimension, but it could change the way you look at life if you give meditation a try. What is Meditation? There are several definitions of meditation, but this one is my favorite. According to the Medical Dictionary,...
I’ve wasted so much time worrying about what I look like. Recently, I pulled out all of my old journals dating back to 1998 and tore out every single page filled with complaints about my weight or negative thoughts about my appearance. Let’s just say—I ended up with...
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!
