The beauty of directing your attention and priming it with curiosity and problem-solving is that answers come.

The thing you need to hear finds your focus.

It has always been there. Unseen. Unheard. Unrecognized.

I have taken a break from social media to care for my family and take a deep dive into life in my second act. I needed some time to reflect, and WOW, am I astounded at the realizations, personal growth and adventures I have experienced.

Out of curiosity, I did an estimate of the miles I have traveled. I have covered over 4,808 miles by land and 14,900 miles as the crow flies while working remotely in the last 6 months. My pioneering family may be at the heart of that. They arrived in America in the 1500’s and settled in the Rocky Mountains in 1780. My dad was a pilot and we moved more times than I can count as a child. I continued gypsydom as an adult to support my children’s father through medical school, residency, and his first real job, while pursuing my own education. I spent the next two decades moving for my childrens’ needs. Now, I am both caregiver to my widowed mother and pursuing my wanderlust by choice. My empty nest has given me wings.

The view from here is spectacular.

I have forged icy streams to natural hot springs under the roar of a waterfall by starlight.

I have swam alongside manta rays and bright tropical fish. (Whales are my next goal!)

I have listened to macadamia nuts strike my tent within sight of the ocean while wild boar root nearby.

These experiences had lessons I will share, but for now, I want to reintroduce myself with deepened self realization. As 2023 comes into its last quarter, I am ultimately grateful for life, love, and learning.

So, Aloha. My name is Neeli.

I am endlessly curious, particularly about the brain.

My purpose is to be a powerful expression of what is possible in your 50’s and beyond.

My heart desires integrity, and my actions are proof.

I endeavor to facilitate authentic conversations that empower and inspire.

I am a conduit for knowledge, methods, and strategies that transform, starting with me.

I support my children to see their own resilience and cheer their growth in all stages of their life.

My love is unconditional, with healthy boundaries to support beautiful relationships.

I invest in the health of my mind, body, spirit, and soul, and foster others to do the same.

I love wild water where I can swim while exploring the unseen world.

Laughter is medicine for my soul and I am deeply loyal to the tribe I call friends and family.

There is little I won’t try.

Adventures come in all shapes and sizes.

I am flawed, and better for it, because I am learning how to choose differently.

I recognize that bad things happen to good people, but we choose whether to be bitter or not.

I still have so much to learn.

I am honored to know you, and hope our connection grows.

Meeting of the minds opportunities:

Tune in to The Morning Cup Live at 9 AM, October 17 2023, for real Biz + Life Talk for Women 40 and 50+ with Barbara Brooks as we chat about my brain health initiative and my company, Agile Intellect. https://www.youtube.com/live/vzcW3Kst9Uk?si=2mMaScED2S3lj27k

If you would like to connect in person, meet me at the Biz + Life Con Event coming October 20 and 21, 2023 in downtown Denver for a workshop on Brain Bossery: Boosting Your Brain for Your Best Self at 40+ . Learn more at secondactwomen.com/bizlifecon

If you can’t make it and would like to chat virtually or in person (in the Denver area), click here. https://calendly.com/mindcraftu/chat-with-neeli

Reach out. I’d love to get to know you or reconnect with your beautiful mind.

May you have a bountiful fall in 2023, and an even better year to come.

A hui hou kakou,

(until we meet again)

Neeli

Hello again!

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