S–Aging with Grace and Zest

I'm done feeling old! How about you? There is a wisdom that comes from living longer that cannot be expedited or faked. There is wisdom from parenting, grandparenting, trying and failing - repeatedly, having a broken heart, being betrayed, abused, neglected, having lost loved ones, and doing all of this over and over again.

It is time for you to value yourself, to see yourself and your life as your history as your legacy. Your experience is not dead, it is ripe to be spoken, written and shared. I can't encourage you enough to embrace all that you are with courage. Take the steps to transcend the guilt, shame, and embarrassment that often comes of a life well lived and very much felt.

You are a master of life. Don’t be deceived by social media and the images portrayed. Yes, these individuals might be young, vital, beautiful, and vibrant but their exuberance does not lessen what you carry in that life legacy of yours.

Our lineage is that which we received from our family of origin and ancestors. It often comes with stories of pain and of triumph. Some of these stories have impacted us and often require our attention and our conscious healing, because without the healing and forgiving these stories can keep us limited. But when we do our forgiveness and healing work, we can take the history and leave the pain behind.

Once on our healing journey, we can then make a conscious effort about our legacy – that which we will leave behind. And the more aware and conscious you are the better you can feel about what you are handing down to your family, creating a healthier and more vibrant launchpad for your children, grandchildren or nieces and nephews.

You are important in your portion of the lineage that is you. A healed and whole you will have a very different impact than one who lives at the mercy of their family’s story. If you remain conscious as you do your inner work, your legacy can be brilliant, creating a world that works for the next generation.

·         Take steps to forgive the past where necessary.

·         Practice good inquiry so you can see what you have adopted and choose to let go where necessary.

·         Believe in what you are creating and appreciate yourself and your efforts.

·         And as you are S-aging, value your wisdom, mature with grace but also mature with massive zest so you go out on your terms – loud and proud.

Massive love to you.