“To all my Women Friends of “Age.”
The words below from “To all my women friends of “Age” I edited and shared because I think it’s important for women to be accepting of themselves especially as we grow older. Our culture tends to idolize youth, beauty, and social standing from a superficial viewpoint. For anyone outside of what is considered socially acceptable standards well, we can be marginalized and deemed as “less than.”
When we elevate ourselves by putting others down or making them feel inadequate all it does is display our lack of depth. Knowing a person requires more than a cursory glance or trivial conversation it means getting to the heart of their character.
While many may look at losing eyesight as the worst possible thing that could happen to a person, for me, it has given me greater insight and I wouldn’t trade my life today for all the riches in the world. I’ve been honored to have the most spectacular people come into my life since I’ve lost my sight and I have a greater sense of purpose that keeps me going.
The following words are not mine but I wish they were:
“We are all going through it. We are at that age where we see the wrinkles, gray hair, extra pounds. For all we’ve been through earning each gray hair, raising kids, taking care of elderly parents, bills, ills, and whatever else life brought us over our 40’s, 50+ years. We are survivors, we are warriors, we are Women. Like a classic car or fine wine, while our exteriors may not be what they once were, it is traded for our spirit, our courage, and our survival to enter this chapter of our lives with grace and pride for all we’ve been through and accomplished.”
56 and God willing, soon to be 57! Life is reason enough to celebrate!
Description: A tri collage of me posing with my white cane wearing a black cold shoulder top, white capris, black flats, and silver accessories.
Have a great weekend everyone!