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Some Advice From a Woman 'Over 40'

Living life as a woman 'over 40' had afforded me many experiences. This is what I have learned! Feel free to add your own knowledge in the comments.

My 40-plus years of life has been filled with more joy, love, heartache and excitement than I could have dreamed. This is what I have learned…

  • Be passionate about everything, even making pancakes.
  • Love is a huge risk ~ take it.
  • Wear red.
  • Beauty is not about makeup, nails or moisturizer~ it's about good choices, a strong spirit and a smile.
  • There is a beautifully perfect order to the universe that you will never fully understand ~embrace it.
  • When people are hurtful or insensitive, don't take it personally; it's usually not about you.
  • You ARE what you eat.
  • Always seek knowledge, always question knowledge (my dad told me that one).
  • There are no rules that are rules.
  • Hug strangers.
  • With privilege, comes responsibility.
  • The hardest way is almost always the best way.
  • Don't be afraid to love your body, it will return the favor.
  • Read everyday.
  • Travel, you learn more about yourself by learning about others.
  • Trust your intuition.
  • Don't be afraid to leave~ home, a relationship, the state, the country~ but don't be afraid to return either.
  • Never assume (you know the saying).
  • Only look back to smile on what you have done.

 

Jared England March 7, 2012 at 01:03 am
Excellent. Thanks for posting!
Rev. Renita Marie Lamkin June 1, 2013 at 03:44 pm
Beautifully stated...

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