What’s age got to do with it?

We as a society tend to focus on the external body.

This becomes painfully apparent when it comes to aging.

ANTI-AGING.

How can we be against a natural part of life?

We resist, we deny, we demonize.

Turning away from our true nature.

The natural order of things is change.

And with aging, the change that is most evident happens to the physical body.

Any change or transformation to the subtle body seems to get lost, buried in denial and shame.

And yet, the changes to the subtle body can be wonderful and mighty.

Wisdom, patience, deep knowing of self.

Changes to be celebrated.

But this is not something we tend to do as a culture.

We avoid, deny, and seek all possible means to halt the aging process.

Is it our fear of mortality that drives our denial and endless search for youth?

Or is it our unbalanced attention on how we look rather than who we are?

Yes, the aging process can be difficult. It is not all rainbows and unicorns.

The wonderful news is that it provides many opportunities for greater strength, better health, and deeper empowerment, even amid the turbulence.

So how can we shift our collective mindset to embrace the natural order of life and celebrate vitality at midlife and beyond?

Let’s begin with compassionate dialogue. Knowledge. Support. Laughter. Play.

By talking openly about our experiences, our fears, and our victories, we can begin to shift our mindset to the beauty of aging.