Aging with Purpose

10/12/2026

An earthquake hit and a stranger that didn’t speak my language took care of me. Then I found out what he was carrying that day.

We showed up for each other, and so did Gid. 🙏

New article on Substack and website. Links in bio.

10/12/2026

I went to Panama for stem cells and a quiet week of writing. Instead I got an earthquake, a bridge that wouldn’t stop swaying, and an Uber driver I’ll never forget.

Read "God, an Earthquake, and an Uber Driver" here: https://robinkencel.substack.com/p/god-an-earthquake-and-an-uber-driver

10/09/2026

Nothing like shaking up a Friday …

From Panama

10/08/2026

Most of us know moving is good for us. The hard part is finding something well actually keep doing, especially once fear of getting hurt or feeling foolish starts creeping in.

I joined NTD Good Morning to talk about how to get past that and embrace aging with purpose. We covered how to find a form of movement that fits your life (hint: start with what you loved as a kid), how to stay safe when you try something new, why nobody in that new class is looking at you, and what seven years of ballroom championships have taught me about brain health and being a good partner.

If you've been waiting to feel ready to start, this ones for you. https://youtu.be/GhMtW4pbGtE

Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robinkencel

To learn more about me and my mission, head to https://agingwithpurpose.org/

If you liked what you saw and want to keep learning about how to age with purpose, check out my Substack at https://robinkencel.substack.com/

Most of us know moving is good for us. The hard part is finding som...

10/05/2026

The Queen is down but not for long. Stay tuned for the next match up with the hubby.


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10/02/2026

Choices… life is full of them




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09/30/2026

Judges Can’t Receive Gifts

I am not proud of the person that I brought with me today.

I’m talking about Sunday Mass, and if Mass is not part of your world, indulge me and stick with this, because it can apply to any event in life. Mine just happened at church. As soon as the priest walked down the aisle, I saw what the next hour would hold. I closed myself off and went into judgment mode. This may happen to you somewhere different, perhaps a meeting you have to be at or a family gathering. There is something fundamental that doesn’t suit you, and a grumpy, bad mood sets in.

About thirty minutes in, I started talking turkey with myself. So I focused on what was drawing me. It came through the incense, and through a toddler two rows in front of me who thought the priest, deacon, and singer were all talking to her, and babbled right back. Precious and distracting at the same time. I opted for precious. Not long after, the shift happened. Call it mindset, call it heartset. Tears came.

What is your inner judge costing you today?

The full story is on my Substack https://robinkencel.substack.com/p/judges-cant-receive-gifts

and on AgingwithPurpose.org https://robinkencel.com/news/judges-cant-receive-gifts/

I am not proud of the person I brought with me yesterday. I’m talking about Sunday Mass. If Mass isn’t part of your world, indulge me and stay with this,...

09/28/2026

What are you going to practice today?

It’s another Sprintapolooza ( writing sprint) week in the writing workshop so that’s what I’ll be practicing 📝


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