Being 45-Years-Old Inspires Me

I am officially 45 years old! Well, 45 years and 1 day but I’m just 5 short years away from the big 5-0!

Many women would not be happy with getting older and we as women have good reasons…The breasts no longer sit high and perky, the butt sags and cellulite peeks out from places you didn’t have before. What is happening?!!

WAIT!!

That is all physical! What about the mental, the emotional and the spiritual? Oh do tell!

I will admit, I looked at where I was in life and thought, “I should be further along in my life.” Then I had to ask, by whose standards? I realize I am in the right place at the right time. I thought of those friends, acquaintances and old schoolmates whose lives were cut short and I’m sure they wish they could have lived to be 45 years old. To be honest, this getting older is pretty cool. I’m not financially wealthy but I’m happy to say, I’m rich in so many other areas of my life. I know I have friends that love me and some of them showed me just how much by reaching out to me on my birthday and even going SKATING with me at the roller rink. I have been on a regular schedule of meditating and doing hot yoga and recently, I started a prayer journal so I find myself connecting more and becoming closer to God. I feel like I’m in my 20’s and most people mistake me for being in my early 30’s. I would say that is not bad at all for a 45 year old woman, right?

I’m basically happy and I have my health both mental and physical so all in all, I’m glad to say I’m as old as I am. There is always room for growth or improvement and I’m always looking for some adventure to get into. Like the time I went skydiving (http://bit.ly/1KoTB7j) or last night for my birthday when I dragged my friends to the skating rink. All I know is I am not going down without a fight when it comes to getting old and I’m going to enjoy every moment I get to live. Believe me, there are some days when it is SUPER difficult just to get out of bed, but there are even more days that are awesome!

I’m happy being on the journey I’m on with the people I love and at the age I am. I’m looking forward to my 45th year inspiring me!

P.S. That is not me in the photo, I thought she looked happy and comfortable in her age.

“Do not regret growing older. It is a privilege denied to many.” ~Author Unknown

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