Ah, mastery... what a profoundly satisfying feeling when one finally gets on top of a new set of skills... and then sees the light under the new door those skills can open, even as another door is closing. Gail Sheehy closedoorfelt share on social
Growth demands a temporary surrender of security. Gail Sheehy demandgrowthsecurity Change image and share on social
We have to move from the unbridled pursuit of self-gain at the expense of others to recovering appreciation for what we gain by caring and sharing with one another. Gail Sheehy appreciationcareexpense Change image and share on social
Be willing to shed parts of your previous life. For example, in our 20s, we wear a mask; we pretend we know more than we do. We must be willing, as we get older, to shed cocktail party phoniness and admit, 'I am who I am.' Gail Sheehy 20sadmitcocktail share on social
I keep returning to the central question facing over-50 women as we move into our Second Adulthood. What are our goals for this stage in our lives? Gail Sheehy adulthoodcentralface Change image and share on social
My husband, Clay Felker, died 17 years after his first cancer due to secondary conditions that developed from treatment. Gail Sheehy cancerclaycondition Change image and share on social
In the first phase of shock over, say, your mortgage being called in or your job washed out, it's essential to engage with others and share the fear, release the feelings, do fun things to take your mind off it. Gail Sheehy callengageessential share on social
We really only have two choices. Play it safe, or take a chance. For me, pulling back because of fear has always made me feel worse. Gail Sheehy backbadlychance Change image and share on social
Like everyone else in the first weeks after the tragedy of 9/11, I was looking frantically for some way to help. Gail Sheehy franticallytragedyweek Change image and share on social
Character is what was yesterday and will be tomorrow. Gail Sheehy charactertomorrowyesterday Change image and share on social