Strange how things magically appear in life at the right time … sometimes! Just the other day I found a variety of materials on the topic of The Magic of Aging. I was having one of those days, feeling particularly un-magical having fallen up the stairs the previous night; I was licking my wounds and wondering how I managed to fall up the stairs. Anyway, it got me thinking and it’s true; there are so many things about aging that are truly magical.
You may find this hard to believe so I have found 12 ways in which you can appreciate what I’m saying. I suggest you read on …
Saying what we think and feel.
We have finally have found the ability to say what we think and feel, even though we now run the risk of being pilloried by the politically correct. It seems to me that whatever you say you’re going to offend somebody. Somewhere. Saying what you think and feel may no longer be part of the magic of aging. It should be … and going by the women I meet, it is!
10 Steps to Reinvention
One of the courses I used to run was called The 10 Steps to Reinvention; it has been changed to Life Reset, and and it’s been whittled down to 7 steps! The point of this is that reinventing yourself, or reconnecting with your self-esteem, are all part of the magic of aging.
Take a course
Doesn’t matter what it is as long as it helps you exchange the prospect of scariness and depressing gloominess for some creativity and optimism. Aim for personal growth.
Talk about your experience of aging.
Not the endless details of retirement planning, reverse mortgages, funeral plans and the all the other tiresome details of the aging process. Start telling it like it is for you; if you believe you’re not having a good time, you may surprise yourself by discovering it really isn’t as bad as you think!
Let go of the past
Why hang on to all that has happened? Does it serve any purpose other than probably making you feel angry or upset? Focus on reliving all the good that happened and relive the happiness and delight you experienced .
Develop new interests and hobbies
Discover new talents and create new goals. Make your life exciting again. Bring some meaning in by choosing something you really want to do in order to ‘make a difference’.
Get a cuddly pussy cat like Spot the Cat who likes to sit and purr with you …
Make an effort to join in
Get out and find people with a similar mindset by joining a club. Find an organisation where you can meet new people and make some new friends. Create new circles …
Discover your Legacy
What do you want to do that will make a difference and what do you want to leave when you die. Whatever you choose, from saving Elephants to helping young mums who have nobody ease into the trials of new motherhood, it will be right. Choose to make your difference in something that makes your heart sing …
Examine your spirituality
Whatever you choose to make your spiritual path make sure it’s something that makes your heart fill with joy, that soothes your spirit and will help guide you through the last part of your journey. With peace and serenity..
Honour yourself, your life and your achievements
This can be difficult because it involves recognising what an amazing person your are. How you have affected the lives of others for good. It all comes down to taking stock!
Notice the changes that are happening
Part of the aging process is the changes we undergo almost without noticing; not those we notice, which are obvious. Bring your awareness (or mindfulness) to the fore, and start to pay attention to your mystical metamorphosis.
Celebrate your amazing life.
Not just then, but now. There is nothing more beautiful than a woman over 50 who has finally stepped into her own power and is on her chosen path to making a difference; to leaving a lasting and effective legacy.
This is really the thirteenth but I had to finish with Don’t worry, Be happy! It may be trite, but it’s true, Being mindful of the connection between health and happiness, I was driven to write a book on the topic; 25 Ways to a Happier, Healthier You.
Have you embraced the aging process? Do you know what legacy you will leave? Are you happy with your spiritual path? Are you happy?!
