It’s always easier to see when someone else is suffering or not feeling good about themselves. You can tell by the way they walk, talk, and express themselves. If it is someone you love, your first instinct is to comfort them and help them see themselves differently....
I ran across the poem, As I Began To Love Myself when I was preparing for a workshop. It came from this inspiring and gorgeous video. In the credits, it said the text was credited to Charlie Chaplin. All I know about Charlie Chaplin was that he was a famous silent...
Do you have moments of feeling unworthy? Do you sometimes wonder who you are now that the kids are gone, or do you no longer feel like you fit in this youth-obsessed culture? When my kids were little, and as they grew up, my life had lots of meaning. I could see...
It is hot outside today! And it has been for a while now. I love the sunshine, but the heat drives me inside, and summer is too short for that! Summer is the time when we are supposed to play and enjoy the long days. But with all that play, we sometimes forget to...
A couple of years ago I bought my first set of Oracle cards. I wasn’t sure what I was doing with them, but I knew that every time I pulled a card, it made sense. I learned more about how to use Oracle cards and now I have six decks. They are a great tool to use to...
I remember days when my kids were still at home, and I would find a rare moment when I was all by myself. Thoughts would enter my mind that I needed to be doing something, anything, because there was no way I could do nothing. What would people say? Have you ever had...
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!
