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Shellie Enteen's avatar

I remember turning 50 and it was the first decade that gave me pause. I was still going strong though and made a big move to a different life at 56. You are wise to prepare to love yourself and your body as I stayed under the unconscious illusion 'it won't happen to me.' Ir I, as most women do, criticized my body when it was gloriously young and beautiful, it wasn't easy to suddenly love it without criticism. But I have a wonderful, healthy body and still look about 10 years younger than my years (although that agenow is not so young). Gratitude is a big key for me. I hope you have a happy birthday and glorious new decade!

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Lori Ann Bloomfield's avatar

I think you are going to relish your 50s, Louise. I'm predicting a wonderful time of coming into your own, of deepening into a you that feels true and magical, and an easy shedding of all that no longer feels in alignment. For me, 60 is still three years away, but is appearing on that distant horizon enough that I am beginning to ponder it. I think these years are so powerful for women. I like to whisper to other older women, like it is an ancient secret now unlocked for us, isn't it great? Because it is. Blessings and love. xo

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