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Who would have thought that I would have to restart my life from scratch in my 50s? Initially, I was beyond pissed at the universe. I mean, come on! I had my life all planned out – marriage, kids, a dog, a picturesque house with the perfect family. It was like my own Bollywood movie playing in my head. But alas, reality doesn't always follow our scripts or dance to our tunes.

Divorce, separation, and other unexpected life events can throw us off balance and make us question everything. Why was a question I asked myself a lot during those turbulent times? Why did my life have to take this detour? Why was I being dealt this hand so late in the game? But you know what? Once I took a deep breath and ingested a tablespoon of my own advice – “Everything happens for a reason, and the universe has something amazing planned for me” – I embraced it like a warm blanket on a cool Autumn evening.

Read more: Age is Just a Number: Embracing Life's Twists and Turns with Sass and Lemonade

Let's chat about onions, lettuce, cakes, and your authentic self. What do they have in common?

Read more: What do Onions, Lettuce, Cakes and Your Authentic Self have in Common?

Life can be a tricky journey, filled with ups and downs, twists and turns, and the occasional banana peel. But one thing's for sure: if you approach it with the right mindset, you'll find that opportunities are lurking around every corner, ready to be seized.

As the wise Wayne Dyer said, "If you believe it will work out, you'll see opportunities. If you believe it won't, you will see obstacles." So, grab your optimism hat as we explore the art of finding opportunities in a world full of obstacles.

Read more: Keep Your Eyes on the Prize: Finding Opportunities in a World Full of Obstacles

Let me tell you, there's a world of difference between being LONELY and being ALONE. Loneliness is like having an insatiable hunger deep inside your soul, an ache that no number of distractions or company can satisfy. It's that feeling of being lost in a sea of people, yearning for a CONNECTION that seems forever out of reach. But being alone, now that's an entirely different story. It's about embracing solitude as an opportunity for self-discovery, growth, and unapologetic self-indulgence.

Read more: Solitude: Embracing Aloneness and Defying Loneliness with Self-Love