12 Days Of Christmas Day 6

Welcome.

Settle into your space and close your eyes.

Take three deep breaths.

Breathe in strength.

Exhale doubt.

Breathe in confidence.

Exhale insecurity.

Breathe in wisdom.

Exhale fear.

Allow your breath to settle into its own rhythm.

Our culture tells us that aging is something to fight against,

To hide,

To reverse.

But what if aging is actually a privilege?

What if every year is adding something precious rather than taking something away?

Think about who you were at 20,

Full of potential but also uncertainty,

Self-consciousness,

The desperate need to fit in and be liked.

Think about who you are today.

You know yourself.

You've survived hard things.

You've learned what matters and what doesn't.

You've earned the right to take up space and speak your truth.

This is the beauty of aging,

Not the absence of wrinkles,

But the presence of wisdom.

Not the smoothness of skin,

But the depth of character.

Not the energy of youth,

But the groundedness of experience.

You've learned how to love better,

How to forgive more easily,

How to let go of what doesn't matter,

How to hold on to what does.

These lessons don't come cheap,

They come from living.

You care less about what others think and more about what feels true.

You can say no without guilt,

You can say yes with your whole heart.

You know the difference between urgent and important.

This is power.

This is freedom.

This is the gift that only age can bring.

Take a moment to appreciate the woman you've become.

Not in spite of your age,

But because of it.

You are wiser,

Braver,

And more authentic than you've ever been.

Silently say to yourself,

I am not losing my youth,

I am gaining my wisdom,

And that is far more valuable.

Take a deep breath in,

Drawing in your power,

Begin to bring movement back to your body.

Wiggle your fingers and toes,

Knowing that you are becoming more beautiful with each passing year.