“We all have so little time.  Embrace the change.  Embrace what is.  Love it.  Thrive in it.  FInd a way.

“My childhood dream was to be a circus acrobat, and I took acrobatics classes  for a number of years. I have always adored the sensation of flying.”

“One of my goals was to age gracefully and I think I have been doing that. ”

“….it has taken me a long time to be happy being 50+ but I am finally here and seeing what everyone told me, that you just stop worrying so much about the little things.”

“I feel stronger in my 40s that I have felt at other points in my life. I have gone through big life challenges - physical and emotional - and I feel stronger for it.”

“Each year I get better at not taking everything that happens around me so personal,”

“My heart. It’s where my soul lives.””

“Don’t regret what you aren’t any longer….we are all at some point in a continuum of life, I think.”

“Trust your gut. In my younger years, I so often ignored what I thought to be true. I didn’t trust myself. I gave my energy the wrong kind of people for a lot of years and emotionally it took its toll on me. ”

“Do more shit. Love unabashedly. If you’re not getting what you want, leave.”

“Trust your gut. In my younger years, I so often ignored what I thought to be true. I didn’t trust myself. I gave my energy the wrong kind of people for a lot of years and emotionally it took its toll on me. ”

“Look for a mentor, ask for help, it is ok to be seen and heard. Don't settle for less than you want.”

“But I had no idea about what I was really capable of…”

“I feel like my superpower is taking care of people, but that sometimes comes at the cost of me putting others' needs before my own. I’m working on finding balance in all aspects of my life.

“It’s magic to embody the truth of who I am and to effortlessly allow that to radiate out into the world around me.”

“Take the time to reflect on the life you want. Build on your strengths. You are awesome.”

“Lean into the sisterhood of women who see you, celebrate you and can remind you that you are magnificent.  Find things that help you stay connected to your turn on, your pleasure, your desire.”

“I would think that people would describe me as a driven person who makes time to have fun. I have also been described as intimidating  - but I don’t know why”

“In my 60’s I reached a confidence level. I know who I am and what I am capable of after many decades of struggle. After two marriages and a 24 year relationship I have great courage to honor who I am. I’ve learned to both speak my truth and act upon it.”

“I love my eyebrows, my jawline.  I feel that they add to my drama-queenness & expressiveness.   And lately, I am loving my curves. I haven’t always.  (#fuckthepatriachary!)”