Bloom Krans Blog

Q:  Now that my child is off to college, I feel adrift.  Everything in my life feels completely off-balance and I am stuck.  How can I begin to feel good again? A:  Change is difficult.  It is important to accept that simple premise before attempting to re-balance your life.  Life’s transitions can unleash a host of emotions from fatigue to fear to anxiety to grief.  It is important to be kind to yourself as you navigate these swirling emotions.  “I researched transitions and learned they are not inherently difficult or easy,” says Daniela Loose, On Parenting Columnist (TheWashington Post).  “It...

Gone with the Wind is one of the most iconic movies in history.  On lists ranking famous movie lines, “Frankly My Dear . . .” most certainly appears.  But, if you take away Rhett Butler and Ashley Wilkes, there is arguably a more interesting story in the friendship of Scarlett O’Hara and Melanie Hamilton-Wilkes.  Some might even say their friendship is the true center of the movie. Women today are seeking balance and harmony – a world where we support and elevate each other. The friendship of Scarlett and Melly still withstands the test of time, ultimately providing a demonstration...

“On Wednesdays We Wear Pink.”  I saw that quote on a t-shirt the other day--like I’ve seen dozens of other days—but this time it got me thinking about Regina George, the movie’s antagonist.  She exemplified every “perfect” and popular girl that we all know and either loathe or love.   Regina Georges reign over our high schools producing emotions like envy and terror.   Recently I’ve started to wonder if there has always been and will there always be a Regina George in my life. I’ll admit it, I’m a Mean Girls fan.  And I don’t root for the “good guys.”  I...

There are so many ways that a woman over 40 can achieve balance and harmony in her life.  A balanced life is definitely not a one-size-fits-all endeavor.  When tending to wellness practices the happiest woman is one who sticks with activities that fill her with joy rather than jumping on the next fad or maintaining a practice that has started to feel like a chore.  Wellness inspiration can be found around the globe.  Many of us over 40 women like to consider common practices in other parts of the world that can be adopted to bring balance into our own...

In honor of Black History Month let’s take a moment to learn about and celebrate Black “HERstory.”  There have been so many amazing accomplishments by black women throughout the ages.  Have you heard of the woman who reached for the stars?  Mae C. Jemison was the first African-American woman in space.  She had the double distinction of also being the first African-American woman admitted to NASA’s astronaut training program. Aboard the Endeavour Jemison achieved her lifelong dream when she launched into space in 1992.  Flying high for eight days, Jemison conducted experiments on weightlessness and motion sickness before landing safely...