I may be melding this blog into a newly-designed website in the near future. Until then, I will be letting you know about an upcoming podcast that I'm sure you'll want to hear.
This idea that we are some 10 years younger than our chronological age has been out there for a while now. And, no doubt, when you are feeling good, it's music to your ears to think that you are seen as much younger. But what does that say about aging? Why would we want to be ten years younger, anyway?
We've worked too damn hard to get where we are. We don't want to go back. Okay, we may yearn for the days when our bodies didn't hurt, our skin was supple, our wrinkles were not too noticeable. But what about those days when we didn't feel comfortable in our own skin? The days when we were hanging on to relationships that no longer gave us joy?
We've been hoodwinked to think only about loss as we age. And, yes, there are losses. Heartbreaking losses. Aging is about loss but also growth -- a lot of growth. We speak our truth. We "prune" our friendships and end those that are not supportive. Our lives get smaller, but our lives get richer. (I didn't coin that observation; Tracey Gendron, author, professor, and activist, did. I love it. It rings true, doesn't it?
Tracey is my guest on the next episode of "Older Women & Friends" that goes "live" on August 15. Check it out. It's a good one!
And while you're at it, check out some of the episodes you've missed. You can go to https://olderwomenandfriends.net
OR wherever you listen to podcasts.
BTW, I'd love you know your age so that I can tailor my blog and my podcast.
Until next time.
Tracey Gendron
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