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!
Thank you so much for sharing this part of your journey Shellie, I can definitely resonate with never being quite satisfied with my younger body, oh to have it back now! 😂 You must be doing something right to look 10 years younger. I am going to aim to enter this decade with grace, gratitude and the self acceptance that my younger self got away without. x
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
Yes to the unlocking of ancients secrets Lori! I smiled at your prediction and it also made me feel a bit emotional too, because I know that you know too that sometimes this journey is hard and I am so ready for a new start. I can feel it coming and it's wonderful to have it validated. Thank you. Love & Magic xx
Happy Birthday Louise - even though it's a month away. And I believe we have had this conversation before; for my birthday is in August too. Yes, turning 50! That is a huge demarcation. I'm working on a post right now about the Crone, so traveling the ages is really fresh in my being. My 50's were a powerful time! So, Louise, enjoy every moment! Every change, every release and each creative outpouring, along with being born anew again and again! We do grow old and older, but aging is not as our culture makes it out to be. I see aging as this immense gift - enjoy yours!
Thank you so much Julie and yes it's all coming back to me now that we share a birthday month. I have to say I'm looking forward to this stage of my life, because I know that so much has prepared me for it. I am ready to embrace it and all the learning it brings. Can't wait to read your post on the Crone. x
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!
Thank you so much for sharing this part of your journey Shellie, I can definitely resonate with never being quite satisfied with my younger body, oh to have it back now! 😂 You must be doing something right to look 10 years younger. I am going to aim to enter this decade with grace, gratitude and the self acceptance that my younger self got away without. x
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
Yes to the unlocking of ancients secrets Lori! I smiled at your prediction and it also made me feel a bit emotional too, because I know that you know too that sometimes this journey is hard and I am so ready for a new start. I can feel it coming and it's wonderful to have it validated. Thank you. Love & Magic xx
Happy Birthday Louise - even though it's a month away. And I believe we have had this conversation before; for my birthday is in August too. Yes, turning 50! That is a huge demarcation. I'm working on a post right now about the Crone, so traveling the ages is really fresh in my being. My 50's were a powerful time! So, Louise, enjoy every moment! Every change, every release and each creative outpouring, along with being born anew again and again! We do grow old and older, but aging is not as our culture makes it out to be. I see aging as this immense gift - enjoy yours!
Thank you so much Julie and yes it's all coming back to me now that we share a birthday month. I have to say I'm looking forward to this stage of my life, because I know that so much has prepared me for it. I am ready to embrace it and all the learning it brings. Can't wait to read your post on the Crone. x
I hope you have a lovely birthday, Louise! 50 is the portal to a new way of being. Everything deepened for me and I am sure it will for you, too. ✨❤️
Thank you so much Trudi, I do truly feel that it will 💫💕
Love this letter to the creative self, making a note to have a go at that my self.
I’m going to dream of me you and Katie going to meet for your 50th. I’ve never met Katie off screen either🙂
Oh wow, wouldn’t that be amazing! 😍
Happy early Birthday! 🥳🩷
Thank you Mackenzie, I really must plan something to celebrate! 🥳