Tag Archives: inspiration

I’m Blaming It On The Woo Woo

Posted on March 26, 2019 by janieleeds

It’s been rough here lately which is why I haven’t been online. My computer decided to act wacky so I’ve been deluging it with anti-virus programs which then messed up the websites, emails and even netflix. It’s not been joyous … Continue reading →

Posted in divorce, finding happiness at 50 | Tagged computer virus, ex-wife of a narcissist, full moon, inspiration, intuition, kids and anxiety, mercury retrograde, mice, single parent, write a book | 10 Comments

An Amazing Success!

Posted on June 18, 2018 by janieleeds

Awhile back, I wrote about Another Hard Part of Divorce and how I was anxious to see my former husband whom I hadn’t seen in a year and his family at a school function for our kids. I went on … Continue reading →

Posted in divorce, finding happiness at 50, love | Tagged bad behavior, ex-laws, family, family getting involved in divorce, former husband, good parts of divorce, inspiration, relationships, seeing the ex at school functions | 16 Comments

Pacing Myself

Posted on May 12, 2018 by janieleeds

Oh my soul love, I want to reach out to you, but lately you aren’t texting. It’s not that you’re ghosting me after all this time. We had our time together, reunited after decades and I left as I had … Continue reading →

Posted in finding happiness at 50, inspiration, love, women 50 | Tagged family, ghosting, home, inspiration, it is what it is, life, long distance relationships, past love, relationships, soul love, thoughts, truth | 9 Comments

Inspiring Brand New Me

Posted on February 8, 2018 by janieleeds

There’s something about this song which speaks to me and maybe it will to you. Alicia Key’s Brand New Me has been on my playlist of healing songs about courage and love for a long time. But the other day, … Continue reading →

Posted in divorce, finding happiness at 50, inspiration, love, music, women 50 | Tagged Alicia Keys, Brand New Me, finding myself, healing, inspiration, the journey continues | 2 Comments

Man Of My Dream

Posted on December 13, 2017 by janieleeds

I awoke with a strange dream in my head and because I don’t want to forget it, I’m writing about it. What do you think it means? Well, here is goes… *** I was working in a restaurant and I … Continue reading →

Posted in finding happiness at 50, love | Tagged breaking glass, dating after divorce, dream interpretation, dream man, finding love, ghost, inspiration, instant connection, love at first sight, paranormal, relationships, short story, soul, writing | 23 Comments

Being Ok With Being 50

Posted on December 6, 2017 by janieleeds

I love to know what makes people tick. I love to hear what they’re thinking and listen with an open mind to what they are saying, I mean really saying when they talk. It always amazes me that people open … Continue reading →

Posted in 50 years old, finding happiness at 50, love, women 50 | Tagged age, challenges, comfort, communication, healing, helping others, inspiration, life experience, relationships | 19 Comments

Pretty In Pink

Posted on December 2, 2017 by janieleeds

I guess I’m showing my age to tell you that I liked the movie Pretty In Pink, but then again, the name of my blog is Authentically 50 so that gave it away already! I’ve been going down memory lane lately … Continue reading →

Posted in 50 years old, daily prompt, divorce, finding happiness at 50, love, the daily post | Tagged 80's movie, finding yourself after divorce, high school, inspiration, music, Pretty In Pink, relationships | 14 Comments

I Can Finally Decorate Early!

Posted on November 25, 2017 by janieleeds

I am so excited! Just another baby step towards my new chapter, but such a fun way to start the holidays. Yes, I’m planning on decorating early this year. My blogging friend Sam and I were just talking about it … Continue reading →

Posted in divorce, finding happiness at 50 | Tagged champagne, Christmas, decorating early, family, getting out of my comfort zone, getting ready for Christmas, happiness, home, inspiration, relationships | 30 Comments

You Can’t Protect Yourself From Heartache

Posted on November 8, 2017 by janieleeds

You can’t protect yourself from heartache. It’s just not possible for most of us. We can try to do everything right. We can love with our whole hearts. We can dedicate our days and nights to making our special partner/spouse … Continue reading →

Posted in divorce, finding happiness at 50, love, music | Tagged being single, Bonnie Raitt, breaking up, healing your heart, inspiration, It's a heartache, life, relationships | 13 Comments