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  Keeping the mind fit is as important as keeping the body fit. Otherwise, what is going to tell the body how to work? There are ways to combine both with daily living. After all, being a grandma comes first, ninja training second. Here are some of those ways: Remember the grocery list without writing it down → mental kata: recall drill, sharpening working memory. Balance on one leg while reciting yesterday’s chores → dual-task training, body + brain coordination. Match socks from the laundry basket → pattern recognition, visual memory, and fine motor skill practice. Cooking without a recipe → sequencing and problem-solving, ninja chef style. Storytelling while sweeping the floor → narrative recall, keeping language and rhythm alive. Russian twists while naming family members in reverse age order → core strength plus cognitive flexibility. Phone dash drill → sprint to answer, then recall who called last time — speed + memory. Cat litter farmer’s carry up 17 stairs →...

  Now available in paperback:  You're Not Too Old, and It's Not Too Late  by Ilene Berns-Zare. Ranking on Amazon:  #32 in aging parents, #63 in hot new releases/midlife, #71 in hot new releases/aging, #76 in hot new releases/aging and longevity, #82 in aging self-help, and #101 in midlife self-help. Book Description Designed as an accessible 52-week companion, this inspiring guide invites Baby Boomers and Gen Xers to reimagine aging with confidence, vitality, and purpose. Drawing on research-informed tools and practical reflections, it encourages readers to tap into inner strengths, embrace meaningful shifts, and discover everyday “ah-ha” moments that spark renewal. Whether you seek greater wellbeing, deeper meaning, or renewed fulfillment from midlife through older adulthood, this uplifting resource reminds us that aging well is an active journey—and that the best chapters may still lie ahead. Keywords: midlife transformation; aging with purpose; positive aging book...

  Today's publisher's pride is  Pathways to Inner Peace  by Diane Dreher , which reached #146 on Amazon's bestseller list for positive psychology. Book Description Patthways to Inner Peace  offers a guiding light of hope in a world too often filled with stress, disconnection, and uncertainty. Blending scientific insight, spiritual wisdom, personal stories, and practical exercises, this book helps readers cultivate peace of mind and deepen their connection—to themselves, to others, and to the natural world. Inspiring and accessible, it’s a companion for anyone seeking greater clarity, calm, and meaning in daily life. Keywords inner peace; mindfulness; emotional well-being; stress relief; spiritual growth; personal transformation; self-awareness; holistic healing; mind-body connection' guided exercises; peace of mind; connection to nature; self-discovery; practical spirituality; daily calm; clarity and purpose; mental health; resilience; inspirational stories; med...

  The stochastic mind, simply put, processes life and information randomly -- and completes tasks randomly.   Random is not disorganized—it’s differently organized Some minds run on rails. They move from Step 1 to Step 2 to Step 3 with the clean, satisfying click of a well‑oiled machine. That’s the linear, sequential mind—common, respected, and often held up as the “proper” way to learn. My mind does not run on rails. My mind runs on currents. If I’m filling thirty days of pill holders, I don’t go Monday–Tuesday–Wednesday in a neat little row. I mix the colors. I shuffle the days. I fill them in whatever order keeps my brain awake and interested. And yet—every pill holder ends up filled correctly and returned to its proper place. Nothing is lost. Nothing is forgotten. The work gets done, just not in the order someone else might expect. That is the stochastic mind: nonlinear, nonsequential, but absolutely capable of structure. Random processing does not mean disorgan...