Midlife is a word that brings up all of feels. So much of that is based on societal norms, beliefs and projections. 🙄🤬
For the record, I think this all complete 💩!
If you're in front of it, you might think things like "old, irrelevant, invisible, past your prime." I know I did until I got there... and it happens sooner and faster than you think.
Going through it can be confusing with all of the physical symptoms and emotions. You're going through a massive multi-year transition that is unique to you and the life you've led.
We often stumble through the earlier stages chasing symptoms (and rightfully so because who wants to be irritable, tired, brain foggy, and sad). 😵💫
Addressing that usually takes the edge off and you have a moment to think more clearly. BUT, sitting in this space can be uncomfortable because all of the things we've shoved down, ignored, and suppressed come up. This can feel jarring, especially if you're someone whose had success and built your identity on it.
I certainly did. It made me face shame, worthiness and many shadow aspects of myself that I ignored. Ironically, before this I would've called myself confident, worthy and successful but I realized this identity was built on performing and achieving to prove myself worth. 🤯😮
I had to be broken down and raw to reveal the real me.
This was HARD. I spent the greater part of a month crying, shedding, rebuilding and evolving. And I had no choice because my body was forcing me to face decades of things I buried. It felt like treading water in a hurricane with a blow up life preserver.🛟💨
But I'm SO grateful (even though it SUCKED going through it). After the confusion and sadness from grieving who I thought I was, the real and authentic me started to emerge. I was becoming, and I refused to shrink and play small for others.
And I choose to see this as a gift and a wake up call. When we get to the heart of it, we get to fully step into and embody who we really are and share the gift of ourselves with the world.
It's our birthright and we deserve it‼️👑💃🏼
That's why I created this community➡️ So we can all take back what's ours:
💥 Voice
💥 Power
💥 Trust
We get to CREATE the life we want and define it all in on our terms.
So no matter what stage you're at, I'm so glad you're here and I see you. Let's do this together!
💖 I invite you to reflect and share what resonates with you about this post in the comments. 💖