Life gets busy, routines take over, and presence slips away. In this memo, I share how noticing the ordinary — from sunlight on a wall to a couple crossing the street — can spark creativity and bring us back to aliveness in midlife.
Learning to See Again in Midlife
The art of noticing, one ordinary moment at a time.
Sep 29, 2025
Midlife Makers
Midlife Makers is where creativity meets midlife. Hosted by Nick Simard, this short-form podcast shares weekly memos — sparks, stories, and reflections that prove it’s never too late to create. In under ten minutes, you’ll find encouragement to make something small, let go of perfection, and rediscover your spark in midlife.
Midlife Makers is where creativity meets midlife. Hosted by Nick Simard, this short-form podcast shares weekly memos — sparks, stories, and reflections that prove it’s never too late to create. In under ten minutes, you’ll find encouragement to make something small, let go of perfection, and rediscover your spark in midlife.Listen on
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