I’ve always hated the phrase, ‘life begins at 40’ just because I think it would be really sad if one didn’t start living till they are 40. However as I approach 40, I get what they mean. It’s the resurgence of purpose after deducing that you’ve probably spent half your life already. ROTFL ππππππ
However, rather than feel old I’m sooooo excited. I’ve been bugging my Facebook friends with status updates since the start of the year. I’m not planning a party or anything but I’m excited anyway. I mean it’s the big 4-0. This is the age when all things are possible.
Embracing our current age is something that I think most women struggle with. When I led a youth group, I was intrigued to find that boys were fine with being in the group, but it was always the girls who were concerned about doing what older women were doing and would dip in and out of the group. There is always this restlessness to be in a different time and space and not the one we are in.
I’ve embraced being 40 with great ease. Maybe because I’ve spent the last three years telling myself I’m 40 so it wouldn’t be a shock when I actually got to 40. Hahahahahaha. Loopy but it worked.
I am also overwhelmed by an immense sense of thanksgiving for the life I have. It’s not perfect but it’s been a journey that keeps getting better. If I’m honest, life began at 25 for me, but 40? This is a new beginning that has unknown, limitless and exciting possibilities.
To quote Brigitte Bardot,
Every age can be enchanting, provided you live within it.
So class of ’75, embrace your new beginning with hope, joy and sass! Wooo hooo!
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-RWW
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