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... 

It’s strange that so many people are worried about the cost of their funeral and where they want to be buried … and they’re only in their early fifties … or even younger! Me? I’m still trying to work out what I want to be when I grow up … Most of this revolves around not leaving the children with the expense of your funeral. Why not? You’ve broken your butt for them... 

  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... 

10 small changes you can make to ensure you have more fun, are healthier and age younger. 1. Get more sleep … a good solid 8 hours every night will make you look younger and prettier. 2. Cut back on sugar … you’ll have fewer wrinkles 3. Have more sex and grow more new brain cells … bet you didn’t know that! 4. Kiss more often and lower your stress levels. 5. Watch something... 

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... 

 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: Quinn DombrowskiIt’s a fact … as many as one in three adults over age 65 falls each year; results are not just limited to bruises, sprains and embarrassment, but can cause serious injury or even death. Arthritis (osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis) can increase the chances of falling, because it often leads to weakening of the muscles that help provide balance and stability.... 

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... 

Have no idea where this came from, but it will make you smile!   Dealing with stress is really simple … just change your diet!   If you eat something and no one sees you, it has no calories.   If you drink a diet coke with a bar of chocolate, the calories in the chocolate are cancelled by the diet coke.   When you eat with someone else, calories don’t count if you don’t...