Life Lesson's Learned in my 40's

Even before this pandemic hit, my forties have been about transition. From work to relationships, my entire life has been turned upside down these past five years. Testing my resilience and strength and trust beyond a place of comfort…that somehow the “falling apart” was to guide me towards growth…stretching me into a new person. And believe me, the faith to remain steady as my world crumbled has not been easy, but boy there have been some lessons learned. Here are a few insights I have grasped so far….

1. You are never too old to start over or to create something new. This is YOUR life, so you live it the way YOU want. Everyone will tell you advice, but listen to your heart and believe in yourself. That is where the power is at.

2. Your happiness is important. Who doesn’t want to be happy? It is an ideal state of being to strive for but so is FEELING your emotions even if it is heaviness or anger or sadness. We are multidimensional. Accepting ourselves fully is very important because it’s the sweetest gift you can give yourself.

3. Healing is not linear. You can meditate for hours, read all the self-help books out there, and invest in a shit ton of therapy. It will help, but life is messy. There will be twists and turns and bumps along the way. The best thing you can do is TRUST life’s process, keep showing up for yourself every single day, and enjoy the ride the best you can in the moment.

4. Surround yourself with a healthy, thriving community. Having people believe in your beauty and strength is key! We need each other more than ever right now.

5. And most importantly Be-A-Caring-Human! Even on those tough days. Be real, be authentic….but also be nice! Send love to others. Smile at strangers. We are all in this together and when we give it comes back two folds.

Much love and strength,

Tara