During the month of September we have seen lots of changes - the weather and school starting are two major ones. It is a transition month in that summer comes to an end and our nests are missing little chicks. So let's end the month with some lessons on transition and change. Some encouraging words about making transitions and accepting changes. Changes are inevitable, life changes day to day, so we may as well learn to accept it in a positive way.
"I suppose whenever you go through periods of transition, or in a way,
it's a very definite closing of a certain chapter of your life -
I suppose those times are always going to be both very upsetting
and also very exciting by the very nature
because things are changing
and you don't know what's going to happen."
- Daniel Radcliffe -
English actor, Age 28
best known for his role as Harry Potter in the film series
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"If we can understand that death is not the end
but is really a transition into the next life,
the great part of life,
that frees us up into receiving God's courage and his help."
- Max Lucado -
American Clergyman and Writer, Age 62
* * * * * * *
"Although I've watched myself making the transition
from being a girl to being a woman,
I still feel 15 years old.
My reflection disagrees."
- Jaime Winstone -
English Actress, Age 32
* * * * * * *
"Lipstick is iconic.
It's the one product that marks out an era,
and a certain lip colour can define a season.
It makes me feel more 'done'.
I wear a beige lip in the day,
but red when I'm going somewhere -
it makes that transition from day to night.
I just slick it on; I don't bother with lipliner."
- Kate Moss -
English Model, Age 43
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"Only I can change my life.
No one can do it for me."
- Carol Burnett -
American actress, comedienne,
singer and writer, Age 84
* * * * * * *
"Life is 10%
what happens to you and
90% how you react to it."
- Charles Swindoll -
American Evangelical, Age 82
* * * * * * *
"We must let go of the life we have planned,
so as to accept the one that is waiting for us."
- Joseph Campbell -
American mythologist, writer, and lecturer,
Age 83
* * * * * * *
"Learn to enjoy every minute of your life.
Be happy now.
Don't wait for something outside of yourself
to make you happy in the future.
Think how really precious is the time you have to spend,
whether it's at work or with your family.
Every minute should be enjoyed and savored."
- Earl Nightingale -
American Motivational Speaker, Age 68
* * * * * * *
"Infuse your life with action. Don't wait for it to happen.
Make it happen. Make your own future.
Make your own hope. Make your own love.
And whatever your beliefs, honor your creator,
not by passively waiting for grace to come down from upon high,
but by doing what you can to make grace happen... yourself,
right now,
right down here on Earth."
- Bradley Whitford -
American Actor, Age 57
* * * * * * *
"My mission in life is not
merely to survive,
but to thrive;
and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor,
and some style."
- Maya Angelou -
American poet, memoirist, and civil rights activist, Age 86
* * * * * * *
"Do not dwell in the past,
do not dream of the future,
concentrate the mind on the present moment."
- Buddha -
His teachings founded Buddhism.
He is believed to have lived and taught
mostly in the eastern part of ancient India
sometime between the sixth and fourth centuries, Age 80
* * * * * * *
Over 50's are creating second acts for themselves, too. Starting new ventures, careers, hobbies, etc., later in life. They are stepping up to the transition of change and loving it. Here are a few examples:
“I stumbled upon yoga accidentally. It was a class offered at my local gym.
It was so hard at first. It was terrible — I couldn’t do anything.
But it challenged me. So I went to the next class and the next class.
I’ve been taking classes for two years now.
I love it, but I’m not very good at it — my knees and my wrists are weak."
www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/15-women-over-50-susan-lyons_n_6518380.html
"Back in the day, I was a Playboy Bunny, the first Miss Polaroid
and the first Miss Dunkin' Donuts. Over the past few years,
I had been living with a lovely gentleman
who I had been caring for as he struggled
with the early onset of Alzheimer’s.
A few months ago, we finally decided that he needed
more comprehensive care and he entered an assisted living facility.
The experience made me take pause. Life is short.
I felt like it was time to get back to my life
and to make a meaningful contribution to the world.
I wanted to utilize my experience in beauty and fashion to inspire women over 50
so I’ve launched a fashion blog called Senior Style Bible.
This year, I want this business to take off."
www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/15-women-over-50-susan-lyons_n_6518380.html?slideshow=true#gallery/399152/2
"In October 2014, after working full time at Penn State University for nearly 18 years,
I bid the university goodbye and started putting things in place
for my launch as a professional auctioneer in 2015.
And so, welcome to Tammy Miller Auctions!
Since women only make up about 10 percent of all auctioneers in the world,
I am sitting in the middle of good ol’ boy territory."
www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/02/16/15-women-over-50-tammy-miller_n_6607112.html
Remember, we are never too old to start a new chapter in our lives. We are never too old to make changes. We must learn to embrace change because as we age, things will change. We will lose people, gain weight, have an empty nest, all changes and more. If we can successfully adapt to change, we will survive.
Are you planning a change for your second act? Have you already changed? Is there something you always wanted to do and now that you are over 50 you are going to do it? Do you have any suggestions or ideas for adapting to our changing lives?
XOXO
"I suppose whenever you go through periods of transition, or in a way,
it's a very definite closing of a certain chapter of your life -
I suppose those times are always going to be both very upsetting
and also very exciting by the very nature
because things are changing
and you don't know what's going to happen."
- Daniel Radcliffe -
English actor, Age 28
best known for his role as Harry Potter in the film series
* * * * * * *
"If we can understand that death is not the end
but is really a transition into the next life,
the great part of life,
that frees us up into receiving God's courage and his help."
- Max Lucado -
American Clergyman and Writer, Age 62
* * * * * * *
"Although I've watched myself making the transition
from being a girl to being a woman,
I still feel 15 years old.
My reflection disagrees."
- Jaime Winstone -
English Actress, Age 32
* * * * * * *
"Lipstick is iconic.
It's the one product that marks out an era,
and a certain lip colour can define a season.
It makes me feel more 'done'.
I wear a beige lip in the day,
but red when I'm going somewhere -
it makes that transition from day to night.
I just slick it on; I don't bother with lipliner."
- Kate Moss -
English Model, Age 43
* * * * * * *
"Only I can change my life.
No one can do it for me."
- Carol Burnett -
American actress, comedienne,
singer and writer, Age 84
* * * * * * *
"Life is 10%
what happens to you and
90% how you react to it."
- Charles Swindoll -
American Evangelical, Age 82
* * * * * * *
"We must let go of the life we have planned,
so as to accept the one that is waiting for us."
- Joseph Campbell -
American mythologist, writer, and lecturer,
Age 83
* * * * * * *
"Learn to enjoy every minute of your life.
Be happy now.
Don't wait for something outside of yourself
to make you happy in the future.
Think how really precious is the time you have to spend,
whether it's at work or with your family.
Every minute should be enjoyed and savored."
- Earl Nightingale -
American Motivational Speaker, Age 68
* * * * * * *
"Infuse your life with action. Don't wait for it to happen.
Make it happen. Make your own future.
Make your own hope. Make your own love.
And whatever your beliefs, honor your creator,
not by passively waiting for grace to come down from upon high,
but by doing what you can to make grace happen... yourself,
right now,
right down here on Earth."
- Bradley Whitford -
American Actor, Age 57
* * * * * * *
"My mission in life is not
merely to survive,
but to thrive;
and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor,
and some style."
- Maya Angelou -
American poet, memoirist, and civil rights activist, Age 86
* * * * * * *
"Do not dwell in the past,
do not dream of the future,
concentrate the mind on the present moment."
- Buddha -
His teachings founded Buddhism.
He is believed to have lived and taught
mostly in the eastern part of ancient India
sometime between the sixth and fourth centuries, Age 80
* * * * * * *
Over 50's are creating second acts for themselves, too. Starting new ventures, careers, hobbies, etc., later in life. They are stepping up to the transition of change and loving it. Here are a few examples:
- Susan Lyons, Age 63 - Started taking yoga classes and then began a career as a yoga teacher. Here is what she had to say and a link to her story:
“I stumbled upon yoga accidentally. It was a class offered at my local gym.
It was so hard at first. It was terrible — I couldn’t do anything.
But it challenged me. So I went to the next class and the next class.
I’ve been taking classes for two years now.
I love it, but I’m not very good at it — my knees and my wrists are weak."
www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/15-women-over-50-susan-lyons_n_6518380.html
- Dorrie Jacobson, Age 80, of Las Vegas, Nevada, started a fashion beauty and fashion blog for women over 50:
"Back in the day, I was a Playboy Bunny, the first Miss Polaroid
and the first Miss Dunkin' Donuts. Over the past few years,
I had been living with a lovely gentleman
who I had been caring for as he struggled
with the early onset of Alzheimer’s.
A few months ago, we finally decided that he needed
more comprehensive care and he entered an assisted living facility.
The experience made me take pause. Life is short.
I felt like it was time to get back to my life
and to make a meaningful contribution to the world.
I wanted to utilize my experience in beauty and fashion to inspire women over 50
so I’ve launched a fashion blog called Senior Style Bible.
This year, I want this business to take off."
www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/15-women-over-50-susan-lyons_n_6518380.html?slideshow=true#gallery/399152/2
- Tammy A Miller, Age 55, Port Matilda, Pennsylvania, gave up a successful career after age 50 to start a career in an area that women had never really ventured into at any age. Here is what she had to say and a link to her story:
"In October 2014, after working full time at Penn State University for nearly 18 years,
I bid the university goodbye and started putting things in place
for my launch as a professional auctioneer in 2015.
And so, welcome to Tammy Miller Auctions!
Since women only make up about 10 percent of all auctioneers in the world,
I am sitting in the middle of good ol’ boy territory."
www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/02/16/15-women-over-50-tammy-miller_n_6607112.html
- If you go to this article in the Huffington Post you will find more women who have changed direction after age 50 and have made a difference. Enjoy! www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/15-women-over-50-susan-lyons_n_6518380.html?slideshow=true#gallery/399152/14
Remember, we are never too old to start a new chapter in our lives. We are never too old to make changes. We must learn to embrace change because as we age, things will change. We will lose people, gain weight, have an empty nest, all changes and more. If we can successfully adapt to change, we will survive.
Are you planning a change for your second act? Have you already changed? Is there something you always wanted to do and now that you are over 50 you are going to do it? Do you have any suggestions or ideas for adapting to our changing lives?
XOXO
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