yes to the "hag" and i love the wisdom of the Cailleach. it sounds like you may have discovered Sharon Blackie and her book, Hagitude? (if not, i recommend.)
being an older woman (i'm post-menopausal) has given me permission to not give a flying fig about so many things. still working through stuff, but much freer. so, enjoy (?) the journey.
While the process of aging is a bit different for men physically, emotionally, and mentally, the same determination or lack of it comes into play. Your essay reminds me of how I have become far more intolerant of "fools." But although they irritate me for whatever they profess, I now no longer find myself impacted by them. I have learned to move past them, carry on, not allowing them to cling to me and my life. Age has allowed me to say, "Nope, not today," far more easily. It's freeing.
"While aging slows us down, it also brings a fierceness, and I see it now—this potential I couldn’t even imagine before." Yes! :)
yes to the "hag" and i love the wisdom of the Cailleach. it sounds like you may have discovered Sharon Blackie and her book, Hagitude? (if not, i recommend.)
being an older woman (i'm post-menopausal) has given me permission to not give a flying fig about so many things. still working through stuff, but much freer. so, enjoy (?) the journey.
I added it to my list. I haven't read Sharon Blackie, but I'll check her out. I do know the name.
YES. :) Cheers to not giving a flying fig! It's a superpower.
While the process of aging is a bit different for men physically, emotionally, and mentally, the same determination or lack of it comes into play. Your essay reminds me of how I have become far more intolerant of "fools." But although they irritate me for whatever they profess, I now no longer find myself impacted by them. I have learned to move past them, carry on, not allowing them to cling to me and my life. Age has allowed me to say, "Nope, not today," far more easily. It's freeing.
Exactly! Not for everyone, of course, but emotional intelligence seems so much easier. I wouldn't go back in time for anything.