THE VISION
BEHIND THE WORK
Meet the Author
BELINDA BATES
Belinda Bates’ writing explores mindful living, simplicity, and soulful independence in later life, drawing on heart, experience, and transformation.
Through her Expansive Vision platform, she helps retirees and solo dwellers rediscover joy, meaning, and balance through everyday choices.
Expansive Vision celebrates creativity, wisdom, and independence in the second half of life—because flourishing isn’t about age; it’s about attitude.
Expansive Vision
Expansive Vision is my small, long-evolving solo business — a place where I share the wisdom, insights, and realisations gathered throughout midlife and beyond. My journey has taken me through uncertainty, creative awakening, loss, renewal, and a growing desire to live with intention and grace.
This website is home to my digital creations: e-books, articles, guides, and (perhaps soon) courses. It is my way of giving back in gratitude — sharing eclectic reflections, lived experience, and thoughts about where the future may be leading us.
A note for my American readers: I write in Australia, where British spelling is common, though I occasionally use American spelling as well. No offence is intended, either way.
~Belinda~
I BELIEVE…
I believe that growing older can be richer, freer, and more creative than anything that came before. My writing is for those who feel the same — those who want wisdom without complication, tools without overwhelm, and insight without pretension.
These simple truths are the basis for my Elders Flourishing series and various guides.
• Age is not a retreat—it’s a frontier.
• Wisdom is not safe—it’s bold.
• Creativity doesn’t retire—it transforms.
Outside writing, I love nature walks, gardening, craftwork, quiet reflection, journaling, and connecting with fellow seekers who are ready to live expansively.
If you’d like to connect with me: [Email]