The desire of a woman to look and feel beautiful is ageless and timeless, we always have done. Whether it’s using products on our skin to help it glow, enhancing our facial features with cosmetics or wearing fabulous clothes and accessories, it’s a natural part of being a woman and it has been throughout history, and in every corner of the globe.
So although the pursuit of beauty may appear to be superficial at times, it actually goes much deeper. What’s the relevance for older women? Today us mature gals are healthier, have more opportunities and are better positioned to live longer and happier lives than ever before, so why not look and feel our best?
Which means if you’ve been denying yourself the pleasures of using products to make your skin feel softer and smoother or looking more radiant with a touch of makeup, or you feel guilty even pursuing the delights of beauty, it’s time for a rethink. By shifting your perspective you’re going to open doors to many feel good joys you’ll wish you’d embraced earlier.
You have the power
It’s true that both the beauty and fashion industries thrive because women love to feel beautiful and look their best. Women have been manipulated into feeling less than good enough just the way they are for decades. But attitudes are changing, women are now far less accepting of and vulnerable to outdated marketing ploys and tactics. The beauty of ageing is finally being celebrated and valued, including the wrinkles, grey hair and everything else that comes from a life well lived.
Women of all ages are taking their power back.
The empowering part is the choices are in your hands, especially when you no longer desire or feel the need to conform or fit in. You now get to show up your way and you can stop at the basics or dive in and really play. It’s all about how you feel and what makes you happy. So the first step is to take care of your health and wellbeing and then explore your beauty options. Be open to what will help you look and feel fabulous inside and out.
It’s never too late
In a world that focuses on youthfulness, older women can and often do feel invisible. While older men are considered more distinguished looking as they age, older women can be viewed as being past their best. It’s such a man’s world, or it has been. Thankfully old modes of thinking are being openly challenged and changed. The truth is the second half of your life can be as good as, if not better than the first. Your prime.
As for feeling invisible there’s another big factor that you alone have control of, and that’s your mindset. When you embrace the fact the second half of your life is not a downhill slide, but rather a wonderful time for you to truly blossom, you’ll enjoy a better quality of life. It’s also when your life can shift and evolve in ways you may have never imagined. Opportunities will open up and your life can feel richer and more fulfilling.
The second half of a woman’s life is a time to truly blossom.
Time to blossom
So do you feel invisible? If the answer is yes, the chances are you’ve lost some of your desire to look and feel your best, and you may be neglecting your health and wellbeing too. Your confidence may have taken a dive and you may be feeling isolated. Does any of this sound familiar?
The first thing to know is that you are far stronger and more capable of changing your lived experience for the better than you realise. Next try this – imagine what it would be like to go on an adventure where you learn useful self-care and life skills, embrace the beauty of ageing, meet inspiring people, and feel encouraged and empowered every step of the way?
Seize the moment
There’s a saying that goes something like ‘youth is wasted on the young’ which makes sense. Who appreciates what they’ve got until it’s gone? For example you just have to look back at an old photo of yourself and be reminded that you looked a whole lot better than you thought you did at the time. Don’t waste any more time. Start accepting and loving who you are right now, today. You’ll never be this young again.
Love who you are right now, today. You’ll never be this young again.
Feminine beauty
Part of a woman’s desire to look her best can be about feeling into and expressing her feminine essence. Males and females have both masculine and feminine energy, but typically one will be dominant. Often for women it’s the feminine energy, which is free flowing and dynamic. It has softness and grace, but it also has a well of wisdom, creativity and self-expression waiting to be explored. By tapping into your feminine energy, you’re opening a door to your true essence and will start radiating an ageless beauty that transcends physical appearance.
There’s no doubt the world would be a better place for everyone if we all celebrated both masculine and feminine energies. They’re different, but equally powerful.
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Be your beautiful
True beauty comes from within, regardless of age. It’s the sparkle in your eyes, the warmth of your smile, the way you carry yourself and the kindness you show one another. When it comes to embracing your unique beauty, it includes owning your story, your laugh lines, your scars, your mistakes and every grey hair. They’re a testament to the journey you have travelled so far and it’s your first step towards self-love and acceptance. Are you ready?
Ageless beauty
Ageless beauty is not about defying the natural ageing process, it’s about accepting it with grace, gratitude and a sense of privilege. Ageing grants you the opportunity, and hopefully the courage, to open up and reveal yourself, to be seen and heard. Your age today is the culmination of a life well lived, marked by resilience, strength, courage and an increased sense of self, so don’t let yourself feel invisible. Blossom!
Real beauty is the sparkle in your eyes, the warmth of your smile, the way you carry yourself and the kindness you show to each other.
Live your best life
Older women have weathered life’s storms, navigated its twists and turns, and emerged on the other side stronger and wiser. Your experiences have shaped you into the wise woman you are today. The beauty of ageing includes living from within and finding ways to love yourself for who you are. Hopefully along the way you’ll inspire younger women to do the same. Why not see ageing as a gift? Say no to feeling invisible, you are powerful and capable of ageing courageously and living a wonderful life.
Say no to feeling invisible, you are powerful and capable of ageing courageously and living a great life.
You are unique
Every woman has her own unique beauty, inside and out. The more you love and accept yourself, the more you’ll reveal the true essence of who you are. That’s when you’ll radiate a beauty that transcends age and physical appearance.
Love You. Love Life.
