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I’ve never paid too much attention to age. Although part of this was, no doubt, because I grew up as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses who didn’t celebrate birthdays. I believe it is primarily because of how I’m wired. Since childhood, I’ve always had lots of energy, a positive attitude, a playful spirit, and a zest for living. I always feel the same age inside.
Even when I look in the mirror and blow my latest wrinkle a kiss or rise from sitting and hear a new pop or crack and say “I love you my lower back pain,” I still sense that same youthful delight inside. Yes, Gladys (my body’s name) is aging, but I’m as spirited, spunky, and eager to take on each new day as ever.
I play a little game with myself (because one of my guiding principles in life is to infuse fun into everything) where I add the numbers of my chronological age together each year. This way, my age never exceeds the teens; even if I live to be a centenarian or beyond (which is my big goal, BTW).
Which brings me to Aging Holistically, a name I chose as a reminder to myself to fully embrace aging from a place of wholeness, grace, love, joy, playfulness, and curiosity. And, to ignore any cultural norms and narratives that suggest otherwise.
It’s a resource for 50+ go-getters that, hopefully, inspires vibrant and intentional aging in our second act. As a holistic vitality coach, I combine my unique coaching style (triple-certified: life, career and holistic health) and 15+ years of experience to support your journey to wholeness, purpose, and completion.
Expect an exploration of nutrition; movement; self-healing; energy balancing; mental, emotional and spiritual well-being; social connections; our relationship with nature, how to create a satisfying and meaningful work life, and more.
Together, let’s challenge conventional aging narratives, embrace self-acceptance, and cultivate a life that reflects our inner vitality!
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