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Meet the Author: The Story Behind “Living & Aging Well”
What if true vitality isn’t about adding more — but letting go? 🌿
In this heartfelt introduction, Kathleen Cesarin — nurse educator, author, and founder of Philosophia Within — shares the story behind Living & Aging Well: a journey of transformation, courage, and rediscovering authenticity.
From the moment she realized she was living out of alignment to the day she chose peace over perfection, Kathleen’s path reminds us that aging well begins from within.
Why I Wrote "Living and Aging Well"
Inspired by her personal journey and decades of nursing experience, Kathleen Cesarin created Living and Aging Well — a compassionate guide to help individuals and families navigate the challenges of aging with grace and confidence. What began as a daughter’s experience caring for her mother after a stroke has become a powerful resource for anyone seeking to prepare for later life, support loved ones, and age well on their own terms.
Through the Eyes of the Elephant: My Life and Coaching Philosophy
When I first heard the parable of the blind men and the elephant as a child, I didn’t realize how deeply it would shape my life. Each person touched a different part of the elephant — believing they knew the whole truth — yet each only saw a piece of the greater whole.
That story became the foundation of how I see life, healing, and wholeness today. 🌿
After decades in healthcare, personal transformation, and spiritual exploration, I’ve learned that no single belief system, practice, or perspective holds the full truth. Real healing comes from integration — honoring body, mind, soul, and spirit together.
Personalized pathways to healing, growth, and balanced living.
A Real Thanksgiving Reflection with Kathleen Cesarin
As Canadian Thanksgiving approaches, I want to pause and reflect on real gratitude — not the kind that ignores pain or pressures us to be positive all the time, but the kind that’s honest, healing, and grounding. 💛
Gratitude isn’t about pretending life is perfect. It’s about finding small, meaningful moments of peace — even amid chaos, stress, or messy family dynamics. Science shows gratitude improves sleep, strengthens immunity, and lowers stress. But more than that, it softens the heart and strengthens connection — to ourselves and others.
This Thanksgiving, I hope you find one or two things each day that truly make your heart swell with gratitude. ☕💫
From my heart to yours — may your Thanksgiving be filled with love, light, and authenticity.