A soul mate is an ongoing connection with another individual that the soul picks up again in various times and places over lifetimes. We are attracted to another person at a soul level not because that person is our unique complement, but because by being with that individual, we are somehow provided with an impetus to become whole ourselves. ~Edgar Cayce I think this is probably one of the best definitions... 

Why is loving yourself is so important? The most important, the most intense, and the longest relationship you will have in your life is the one you have with yourself. When you’re in a relationship with another person, the words ‘I love you”, fall off the tongue easily. How often do you say to yourself ‘I love you”? When did you last look in the mirror, gaze at your reflection, and tell... 

  We are women   … we are strong   … we do not accept injustice or inequality   … we defend those we love to the death   … we rely on our innate strength  … we acknowledge and use our intuition  Push us hard enough and we will push back … As we move into our third age, we must understand how powerful we are … We must recognise our incredible beauty... 

Do you have an aging Attitude or an Aging attitude … Do you know the difference? An aging Attitude is about taking the world head-on, with a combination of irreverence and humour, and a total disregard for political correctness. The Aging attitude is about looking in the mirror and feeling depressed, feeling disgruntled and dissatisfied, and generally becoming old before your time. Why is this... 

The team at Aging Disgracefully know how much easier it is to find yourself and begin your re-invention process when you’re surrounded by luxury and have no day-to-day cares or chores. So, we have been working hard to come up with a series of Experience of a Lifetime events just for you … they are amazing and I can’t wait to start packing! Cable Beach Camel rides We’re not... 

I read an article yesterday written by a 44 year old journalist/wife/mother which made me feel very sad … her viewpoint was that aging is  terrible thing, it comes upon you with breathless speed, and is something we “deal with”. There was also a lot of  ”I know I should be feeling …” and “I know I should be looking forward to …” and I can... 

Have you noticed how many women, especially those of a certain age, complain of having low self-esteem . If you are suffering with depression, it’s possible to turn low self-esteem into something that can spiral out of control. Because we are all inclined to judge ourselves too harshly, we are able to create our own low self-esteem. Stress can have the same effect. And we may cause self-esteem problems... 

  What are the things most women complain about in menopause? Hot flushes, mood swings, hot flashes, fatigue, mood swings, sleep problems hot flashes, weight gain and even more mood swings … I know, I keep repeating certain symptoms, but I just want to reinforce the idea that more women complain about mood swings and hot flushes/flashes, than any other symptom  … except weight gain... 

 The most courageous act is still to think for yourself. Aloud. Coco Chanel Why do we find it so hard nowadays to express ourselves?  Surely, as women of a certain age, we have the right to say what we want to say? We certainly have freedom of speech.  Read More »

Photographer: LWP Communication It’s about doing more rather than less when you get more time! For many women over 45, menopause can feel like such a huge change that they begin to think about slowing down and doing less. Here are 5 women who are doing more and not less.  Read More »

Photographer: Pro AdventureThe life transition into the third age is a big change. Change is scary and change is tiring and change is never ending. There are times though that you have to stand up, take control of your life and decide that it is time to age disgracefully.  Read More »

If we can change the way in which we are perceived, we can bring about change in the way in which girls are perceived in future generations. How many changes have there been over the last 50 years? Not enough! Women are still down-trodden in many countries and have no rights. Women in western society, whose female relatives may well have fought for the vote, are almost happy to relinquish their power...