It’s never too late to become the person you always wanted to be. SO true! Here I am at age 57, celebrating 10 years as a successful solopreneur this year. And hopes and dreams beyond anything I imagined are now beginning to manifest. Doors opening. New paths to follow. A good friend who is now also a business partner following the path with me. The Universe brings people together for a purpose, as I now understand.

I am entering the BEST years of my life!

I am pleased to announce that my good friend and colleague, licensed massage therapist Jared Chrudimsky (Revitalize Massage Therapy & 5-time Best of Worcester award winner) and I have joined forces to offer a powerful new program.

“Mind Massage” is an innovative fusion of cerebral and physical massage that promotes personal and professional growth, reduces stress, and enhances mind/body balance. Mental massage is the region’s first service to provide self-motivational workshops and stress-reducing massage in a single, transformative group setting.

Contact me for details.

“What a perfectly delightful afternoon you presented. Our group of Philanthropic Education Organization members were able to celebrate the story of The Supremes and put them into the significant chapter of the Civil Rights Movement.

You entertained, enlightened and moved us with your vast knowledge and passion. Thank you for taking your valuable time to speak to us and to share your memorabilia and your passion.”

Ruth Heywood, Program Chair

Philanthropic Education Association

“Most People are so busy knocking themselves out trying to do everything they think they should do, they never get around to do what they want to do.”

Kathleen Winsor, author

Take time every day–even if it’s only 15 minutes–to do something that is personally, soul-satisfying to you. When you nourish your soul, you will find that every other aspect of your life will be nourished, too.

“Nothing in life is to be feared, it is only to be understood.”

Marie Curie

“We are made to persist. That’s how we find out who we are.”

Tobias Wolff

“Whatever you can do or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius, power, and magic in it.”      Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

“Never look down to test the ground before taking your next step; only he who keeps his eye fixed on the far horizon will find the right road.”

Dag Hammarskjold

This past weekend, I demolished the last barrier standing between me and a life with no limits. You see, ever since childhood, I have felt totally inadequate about sports. I convinced myself that I just wasn’t any good at anything even remotely athletic. So I just didn’t try–and that feeling of inadequacy colored everything else in my life. As Henry Ford said, “Whether you think you can, or think you can’t, either way you are right.”

5 months ago, I decided to take up running–I needed to do something physical to move past some difficult times–and I needed to do something to keep myself healthy. My goal was just to run a couple of miles a few times a week–maybe 6 miles total. But, guess what? I discovered that I was good at it. It made me feel good–physically and mentally. And I actually liked it and looked forward to getting up at 5 AM to run! Seeing the sunrise, hearing the birds, watching wildlife. Bonding with my running buddy. Now, I am running 5-6 miles at a time.

Long story short, on Saturday–at age 57– I ran my first road race. Me–that little kid who never cared a lick about athletics–actually taking part in an athletic competition. I ran a good race–out of the medals, but a personal best. I couldn’t be more proud of my accomplishment. For me, it is major. I broke through the barrier. And there are more races in my future.

But, I can’t take all the credit myself. I needed motivation & encouragement to get beyond my own fears and beyond that 2-mile mark. And that’s where my running buddy came in. Jared Chrudimsky actually planted the running seed in my brain over a year ago. And he kept reminding me that it was a good way to stay healthy, fit & young. He’s been there with me on the days when I’m flying like the wind, and on the days when I  thought I just couldn’t go another step. Encouraging me. Coaching me. And telling me–for the first time in my life–that I was good at it & should start running some races. He saw in me what I couldn’t see in myself…until now. (BTW–Jared also is the world’s best massage therapist. There’s a link to the Revitalize Massage Therapy website in the Links section of my website. Check it out–then book a massage with Jared!)

Think you can’t do something? Think again…it’s all a matter of attitude.

“I dream my painting. Then I paint my dream.”  Vincent van Gogh