A new friend in this community mentioned the song Vienna by Billy Joel the other day, and I realized I’d never really paid attention to the lyrics. After reading her comment, I went back and listened more carefully—and it stopped me in my tracks. The line: “You can get what you want, or you can just get old.” at first it sounds almost harsh. But the longer I sat with it, the more it felt like an invitation rather than a warning. So much of our lives—especially in the U.S.—are shaped by urgency. Hurry. Achieve. Prove. Don’t waste time. As if time is always running out. And yet the song keeps circling back to the same idea: slow down. You’ve got your whole life ahead of you. What struck me most was how differently that line can be interpreted later in life. It’s not about giving up or settling. It’s about presence. About noticing where you are instead of constantly racing toward what’s next. About realizing that aging doesn’t mean being “done,” but maybe finally being allowed to move at a human pace. It also made me wonder how different things might feel if our culture truly valued its elders—not just for what we used to do, but for what we still bring: wisdom, steadiness, perspective, creativity, care. I’m curious: - Have you ever revisited a song, book, or idea later in life and heard it completely differently? - What helps you slow down and appreciate the moment you’re in? - Do you feel pressure to keep rushing—or are you learning how to resist it? I’d love to hear what resonates for you.

I'm so excited to share something new with the premium membership. I just added a growing collection of guided meditations to support you in both the morning and the evening. These meditation bundles were created to help you begin your day feeling calm and grounded, and to gently unwind at night so your body and mind can truly rest. You’ll find cozy sleep meditations, gentle morning practices, and more being added over time. I hope this becomes a gentle daily ritual for you.🤍

So, I did a thing. I took the signature style workbook, answered all the questions and loaded it into my ChatGPT “Sage” (who knows a lot about me) and she gave me a list of what my wardrobe pieces should be. I was able to ask questions about (for example) this pattern of shirt (she said no), or these shoes, (she said yes), or this dress (she said it’s a bad look from the side), and really helped me narrow it down. I also loaded up my body type and how i feel in certain things, and we discussed what’s the best style for the comfort level I’m seeking. I also told her my favorite brands and she included pictures of what my ideal style is. Connie’s workbook gave me the exact foundation needed to fine tune the wardrobe shift. I may not have used it entirely as Connie intended but it was so fun!! If you haven’t watched that classroom Capsule Wardrobe unit- you SO should. ❤️

Yesterday’s coaching call was such a grounding and hopeful conversation about endings, transitions, and beginning again. I loved how we explored the idea that when something ends, it doesn’t mean something went wrong, it simply means a season has completed and new space is being created. @Cathy Frala Thank you for being willing to share during the call. Your reflections helped open up such a thoughtful conversation around transitions and honoring where we are without rushing ahead.❤️ @Kim Harrison I loved your insight about shifting the way you move through this season without feeling the need to immediately fill the space. That reminder to slow down and see what comes really resonated. And the affirmations we sat with together were a beautiful way to close: “I trust the timing of my life.” “I allow myself to begin again.” For anyone curious, these live coaching calls and the replays are part of our premium membership, and we’d love to have you join us when it feels right 🤍 Details are in the "Start Here" post. https://www.skool.com/mindfulsimplicity/start-here-how-this-space-works?p=da79fdf9 Looking forward to our Coffee Chat tomorrow morning ☕️

Happy Tuesday, everyone ☀️ This got buried yesterday, so I'm reposting -- hope you don't mind! As we start a new week, I’ve been sitting with my January theme for the work I’m doing right now: Identity in retirement. Retirement has a way of reshaping how we see ourselves—sometimes in surprising, subtle ways, and sometimes all at once. I’ve been wondering things like: When work fell away, what parts of you stayed front and center? What surprised you about who you became—or are becoming—in retirement? Did your sense of identity feel lighter… or more untethered at first? For those of you who are retired, I’d love to hear what you’ve noticed. And for those who are approaching retirement, I’m curious what you imagine might shift. There’s no right answer—just real experiences. I’m finding that naming these changes, even casually, brings a lot of clarity. Looking forward to learning from your reflections as we begin the week.