Expanding the "Conversation" on Life, Aging, Family, Fashion, Travel and all things Candace Leslie Cima by sharing ideas, thoughts and feelings.

Living in Your Own Reflection
Your surroundings are not only a reflection of yourself. That reflection also bounces back at you, setting your mood. Like a reflection in a pond of water how you see yourself is largely a picture of yourself in your surroundings.

You’re Aging….now what?
Although aging starts the minute we are born when do we really start to think about it? You would think that it was a given and would be something that we would just always be aware of but evidently, I wasn’t!

The Science of Beauty… Real or Imagined?
How much of the beauty industry is science and how much is wishful thinking on the part of the buyer? Well, one thing for sure is that women have gotten a lot smarter. Women today, not only want to know if a skincare product works, but how and why it works.

Caught in Our Own Trap - Avoiding Change
If it seems like life is passing you by, it is likely because you have stopped moving.

Aging and Grief
How we age and who we become as we age has a lot to do with how we handle the events of our lives; both the good and the bad. There is one universal life situation that if we live long- enough we will all experience in some form…and that is grief.

Get Out of Your Own Way
We are often our own worst enemy sometimes we hold our selves back from dreams and accomplishments by our own thoughts and self-doubt. Fear of failure, perfectionism, or a critical inner voice can all prevent us from taking action. Even if you are taking action fear and anxiety can keep you from being and doing your best. You may have coping mechanisms that hinder your progress. Fear of changing can make you hesitant to pursue new options and opportunities.
