A 50-Year Perspective

Posted on March 27, 2026 by msw blog

I used to wonder how certain friends and even strangers had more money, thinner thighs, bigger families, nicer homes—as I struggled with cranky bosses, health issues, infertility, and divorce. By 50, I’ve seen enough hardship to know that nobody escapes difficulties and sometimes, there are no answers to why. I don’t relish the schadenfreude, but I do wish I hadn’t wasted all that time worrying about other people to see that winning, perfection, and an easy ride aren’t real. And that when things get tough, to realize you’re in good company.   – Maria Shriver

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Trust the Cycle

Posted on March 26, 2026 by msw blog

Trees don’t cling to their leaves. They trust the cycle. This autumn, may we practice the same—holding fully what matters, and when the time comes, letting go with grace.

Positively Purging-I welcome your feedbacks in the comments and your likes and passing the real life wisdom on to others as I embark on this new venture of “positively purging“, as I know each of these pieces represents something…

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Reflective Journaling

Posted on March 26, 2026 by msw blog
  • What am I holding onto that no longer serves me, my work, or those I lead?
  • If I trusted the natural seasons of my own life, what would I allow to fall away now?
  • What new possibilities or clarity might emerge once I let go?

Positively Purging-I welcome your feedbacks in the comments and your likes and passing the real life wisdom on to others as I embark on this new venture of “positively purging“, as I know each of these pieces represents something…

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Enough

Posted on March 25, 2026 by msw blog

One of the best things you can do for yourself is to figure out what “enough” is in your relationships, lifestyle, finances, and work. 

What is enough for you? This is a question we should be continually exploring. Minaa B.

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Talk about their behavior, not character

Posted on March 24, 2026 by msw blog

Instead of saying, “You’re lazy, selfish, mean,” talk about how their behavior affects you. Say: “When you say you’ll be home by 7 and don’t show up till 8:30, and you don’t call to let me know, I feel hurt, resentful, taken for granted,” instead of, “You’re so self-centered and cruel that you didn’t even have the decency to let me know you’d be late!” The former is more effective because it centers the behavior on your reaction and not the other’s character traits.

Positively Purging-I welcome your feedbacks in the comments and your likes and passing the real life wisdom on to others as I embark on this new venture of “positively purging“, as I know each of these pieces represents something…

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