At 73..Speaking up — and wanting to say it well — is a sign of confidence and personal power.

What positive events have taken place in your life over the past year?

This year has brought me more positives than I sometimes realize. I’ve gained a deeper clarity about who I am, naming my strengths with more honesty and confidence than ever before. My creative voice has expanded, and I’ve written everything from humorous commentary to emotional reflections, political thoughts, and pieces for my memoir. My artwork and the insights from my NDE have resurfaced and become an important part of my Solstice Journey, giving me a renewed sense of purpose.

A few years back