"Sophie, a nail technician at a local walk-in salo

"Sophie, a nail technician at a local walk-in salon, was a graying, zaftig woman with an easy smile and available chair. She was also a skilled schmoozer, and before the pads of my fingers had time to soften in a bowl of warm water, I learned that she’s been a manicurist for 30 years, has two children and a 5-year-old granddaughter, Allie.

Trying to hold up my end of the conversation, I asked, 'Are you ready for the holidays?'

'Oh, that’s a sore subject. I’m dreading it.'"

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I recently appeared on the Galaxy Nostalgia Networ

I recently appeared on the Galaxy Nostalgia Network podcast with (Rev ProtoDn) George A. Haloulakos to discuss Climbing Down the Ladder: A Journey to a Different Kind of Happy!

George shares, "...we learn the things we leave behind or cast aside to more rapidly ascend the ladder of success are the very things one will need when stepping back or climbing down the ladder as one wraps up a career and transitioning to a new cycle in life."

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"Just because we’re older doesn’t mean we have

"Just because we’re older doesn’t mean we have all the answers. It’s just that the questions don’t nag at us in the same way.” - Laura Black

“Climbing Down the Ladder” by Laura Black is available on Amazon! Buy it as a gift for yourself or a woman in your life. 🎁

"All the dread is for naught. You cannot access hy

"All the dread is for naught. You cannot access hypothetical futures from present eyes.” - Laura Black

“Climbing Down the Ladder” by Laura Black is available on Amazon! Buy it as a gift for yourself or a woman in your life. 🎁

"Euphoric moments sprinkle over days that are ofte

"Euphoric moments sprinkle over days that are often routine. Their presence, however, confirms that awe can sweep in at any moment if we stay open, positive, and curious.” - Laura Black

“Climbing Down the Ladder” by Laura Black is available on Amazon! Buy it as a gift for yourself or a woman in your life. 🎁
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"Stop judging others. We all just want to matter a

"Stop judging others. We all just want to matter and may go to ridiculous lengths in attempting to prove our worth.” - Laura Black

For more thoughts to ponder read “Climbing Down the Ladder” by Laura Black! Link in graphic. 📍
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"When there are more Thanksgivings in the past tha

"When there are more Thanksgivings in the past than in the future-each one swells in significance. Savour the day.” - Laura Black

For more thoughts to ponder read “Climbing Down the Ladder” by Laura Black! Link in graphic. 📍
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"Stop judging others. We all just want to matter a

"Stop judging others. We all just want to matter and may go to ridiculous lengths in attempting to prove our worth.” - Laura Black

For more thoughts to ponder read “Climbing Down the Ladder” by Laura Black! Link in graphic. 📍
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“Never stop bettering yourself.“ - Laura Black

“Never stop bettering yourself.“ - Laura Black

For more thoughts to ponder read “Climbing Down the Ladder” by Laura Black! Link in graphic. 📍
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“In connecting with something bigger than oursel

“In connecting with something bigger than ourselves—horizonless vistas, majestic mountains, meandering rivers—we gain perspective.“ - Laura Black

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