The movie “Here” shows the importance of living life now
The movie shows that everyone has a story, and it is those stories that connect us to the past as well as the future. Yet, “Here” has a strong message for people over 50, too.
Ada Robinson’s journey of faith and natural healing inspires others
Ada Robinson’s life is an extraordinary testament to resilience, purpose and faith. At 84, she continues to inspire others through her unwavering commitment to natural healing and her profound connection with God.
In Episode 082, Wendy Melrose talks about overcoming doubt to write
After a boyfriend criticized her writing, Wendy threw away everything she wrote, but a smoldering wick remained. Years later, a pastor admonished Wendy by telling her to never throw away a gift God had given to her.
Tad Derrickson moves from helping people to repurposing trees
As a child, Tad Derrickson watched his grandfather run a saw mill. Today, Tad has a portable mill he uses to give new purpose to trees destined for local landfills.
Life Story School launches today
While interviewing people for Forward From 50, I realized everyone has a story to tell. Not only does your story matter, stories are the best way to connect generations of people with each other.
Tepe Hamilton talks about taking up motorcycling at 57 on Episode 081
Tepe encourages others to try motorcycling because she said wind therapy is great for the soul. Just riding in the open has a peaceful and calming effect.
In Episode 080, Michelle Shores describes writing a book, buying a campground in her 50s
As she gets older, Michelle is not afraid to try new things – even if they are way out of her comfort zone – like writing a book and running a campground.
Laura Venecia Rodriguez describes simple, easy yoga in Episode 079
Laura practices what she calls a simple, gentle version of yoga that is much slower in motion and ideally suited to help people over 50 to remain more flexible as they get older.
Musician Gail Taylor explains how addiction forced her to re-prioritize her life in Episode 078
Gail’s book conveys the message that if she can overcome the curveballs life threw at her, so can anyone else. She also addressed the need to live with passion and purpose.
Marty Drapkin pursued photography and fiction writing after retiring
Marty encourages people over 50 to do what he has had so much success at doing – finding one or two things they really like to do, and then being vigilant in pursuing them.