Tag Archives: love yourself

How Can You Heal When You Haven’t Learned to F.L.Y.?

Posted on March 31, 2020 by janieleeds

I just read this clever acronym. FLY – First Love Yourself and that’s I think the main ingredient in healing from whatever you’re experiencing. I thought I loved me, but lately it’s been a challenge. Because that authoritative voice inside … Continue reading →

Posted in divorce, finding happiness at 50, love | Tagged be yourself, co-dependence, Louise Hay, love yourself, mirror work, self-esteem, spiritual healing | 4 Comments

Eartha Kitt On Love And Compromise

Posted on August 3, 2018 by janieleeds

I watched this video recently and found it so thought-provoking and empowering. I thought it would lead to an interesting discussion. It’s only 3 minutes long, but power-packed with insight. If you feel inclined, please let me know what you … Continue reading →

Posted in finding happiness at 50, love | Tagged compromise, discussion, Eartha Kitts, falling in love, love yourself, relationships | 4 Comments

Divorced With A Spring In My Step

Posted on April 2, 2018 by janieleeds

Being divorced gets infinitely better when we feel like we are healing. There are signs along the way that we are processing the new chapter and accepting what our lives really are right now. I fought it like a wildcat … Continue reading →

Posted in addiction, daily prompt, divorce, finding happiness at 50, inspiration, love, the daily post, women 50 | Tagged being alone and liking it, being me, changes, crossfit, dark chocolate, finding my mojo, fun, healing after divorce, love yourself, new clothes, pamper, Paris Can Wait, perfume, quitting smoking, relationships | 15 Comments

Single Girls Get Ready For Valentine’s Day

Posted on February 13, 2018 by janieleeds

Valentine’s Day is here. Well, it’s almost here, but you’ve got to be ready in your head, because the stores are jam packed with Valentine stuff. Flowers, candies, cards and all of the things that put such pressure on us, … Continue reading →

Posted in divorce, finding happiness at 50, inspiration, love | Tagged being single, bubble bath, chocolate, daffodils, divorce advice, family, flowers, home, life, love yourself, photography, relationships, romance, single mom holiday alone, smile, treat yourself, Valentine's Day, wine | 4 Comments

Time Marches On

Posted on July 15, 2017 by janieleeds

As I looked in the mirror this morning at my 50 year old face, an imperceptible groan escaped me. Startled by my own reaction, I studied the face that stared back at me in the mirror. The litany from that … Continue reading →

Posted in 50 years old, divorce, finding happiness at 50, inspiration, women 50 | Tagged A Hopeful Heart, be happy with who you are, dating after 50, inner beauty, inner critic, Kim Vogel Sawyer quote, looks fade, love yourself, outer beauty, peace, tell the truth, wrinkles, youth | 6 Comments

Radiate Love

Posted on May 28, 2017 by janieleeds

Radiate Love It sounds like a simple request – radiate love – but sometimes we find it hard when our lives are seemingly filled with chaos, frustration and grief for the circumstances we find ourselves in at the time. I … Continue reading →

Posted in divorce, finding happiness at 50, love | Tagged choices, faith, gratitude, healing, inspiration, life lessons, love yourself, peace, relationships, sparkle, spirituality, the daily post | Leave a comment

Learning To Love Myself On Valentine’s Day

Posted on February 14, 2017 by janieleeds

Learning To Love Myself On Valentine’s Day It’s not the first year that I am sans ‘Valentine’ as the divorce is getting closer to being done. I am looking forward to the new beginning and tying up all the loose … Continue reading →

Posted in divorce, finding happiness at 50 | Tagged cards, friendship, gratitude, love, love yourself, moving on, relationships, separation, sparkle | 2 Comments