We Can Do So Much

Not all of us can run far and everyday but let this couple, Janette Murray-Wakelin, 64, and Alan Murray, 68, inspire you to believe that as we age we can get better, healthier, happier or accomplish whatever is on our list.  

Aging Abundantly

I like the title: Aging Abundantly!  Dorothy Sanders lists ten windows to wisdom on this blog post.  Very enlightening with much truth.  Such wisdom down to the very last line:  There is always something to be grateful for.

100/0 Principle

Watch this very short video 100/0 Principle and imagine if we all lived our lives this way.  Things would be very different!

Now go out into the world and be amazing!

Steve Jobs

"Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life. Don't be trapped by dogma - which is living with the results of other people's thinking. Don't let the noise of others' opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you truly want to become. Everything else is secondary."      Steve Jobs

Go out and be all you can be, regardless of your age, your looks, your education, your gender.  Find a way to make your life work with joy and compassion, be wild and don't ever let other people's opinions stop you from being yourself!

Heart Journey

Watch this inspiring video Song of Ascension.  Let it grab your heart and take you on a journey of hope, of knowing that we each can make a difference on this earth, of feeling the connection of everyone and everything.  Then go out and make a difference in the world.  It really is up to us. 

Be remarkable!

Another Woman for the Planet

This is a fabulous speech by Sigourney Weaver as she accepts the Rachel Carson award.  It's worth seven minutes of your day to watch it.  Take her message to heart: as women, we can all do something to make a difference.  Be inspired, become an activist for anything you have a passion for.  No matter what our age is, we can let our voice be heard. 

Be the change you wish to see in the world...

Wisdom from Women

Wisdom from Women who made things happen is a very short but inspiring video.  Take a few minutes to watch it. 

I am so thankful for those intelligent, beautiful women who paved the way for me.  My goal is that many years from now someone will be saying that about me. 

Let's be inspiring!

Older Women Athletes

Wondering what older women athletes are capable of?  Read this article.  If you are still very physically active and wondering how long you can continue, this will inspire you! 

Older athletes, particularly women, are more disciplined, more consistent with their training, and smarter competitively because the know how to pace themselves.

This is a wonderful tribute to aging!

Stay strong and happy!

Positive Thoughts

Remember, we can change how we view our own aging bodies.  We can set the standard for our daughters, granddaughters, nieces and friends.  We do that by setting an example, by changing the way WE think, by embracing our age, our wrinkles, and our beauty, yes, our aging beauty.  Youth has its perks but so does age.  If we each change the way we think eventually the rest of this society will follow.  It's up to each one of us.

Thoughts become things, so if you are constantly berating the way you look, every time you glance in the mirror you will see something you don't like.  Is that something you'd wish on a friend, a daughter or any female?  Probably not, so stop, change the way you think.  Start seeing beauty in age, believe me it's there. 

This is one of the most uplifting, charming sites that I have found about changing your thought process.  You can sign up for daily notes from the Universe.  It's wonderful! It's encouraging!  Try it.

Remember, you are fabulous!

Life - Learning Experiences

I have been presented with so many learning experiences lately.  It almost seems as if they are increasing as time flies by.  Long ago I used to look in awe at older people, thinking that they had it all figured out.  Now isn't that funny?  Maybe we never have it figured out because then life would be boring. 

I have been involved in a story about Penny Palfrey and her epic swim of over 40 hours.  An article came out (which was found to be false) that sharks were killed to protect her and the story went viral.  The environmental wackos (yes, I was once one of them)  burst onto the scene acting like sharks themselves.  I learned you can't trust anything you read to be 100% factual and people will say anything online.

I have met some interesting people this month who are showing me that I have so much to discover about me and everyone else.

I am constantly being challenged to be a better parent, a kinder person, and a more compassionate human being.  I try to be nonjudgmental but that doesn't always work.  I try to be above the push to look youthful but sometimes I look twice gasping when I glance in the mirror and see all my hair is gray. 
What I am constantly reinforcing is that we are so much alike.  We want to be accepted for who we are, we want to be loved and listened to, we want comfort and understanding.
So I continue on, anticipating my next learning experience and hoping it will make me a better person.

You are remarkable, don't let anyone make you doubt that!