Its a matter of someone with the right intentions acting on a small impulse coming from deep inside.

That was the case with Shireen Lewis and her gem of a concept.

One day as a doctorate student studying French Literature, Lewis realized something was missing from her experience.

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It hit her all at once.

The group kept growingbut that still wasnt the end of it.

Members realized how nourishing the group was to them and how important it was to improving their well-being.

Dr. Shireen Lewis sitting on a yoga mat during a yoga class

They also saw a much greater need beyond the boundaries of a college concept.

Members started connecting with younger students to offer support.

With this hope and drive, SisterMentors will soon enter their third decade in growth mode.

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Read moreabout the AARP Well-Being Champions.

Most believe vaccines are protective, but uptake varies by age and vaccine jot down.

In fact, only one in five (21%) say they meditate weekly or more often.

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Older woman meditating on a paddleboard

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