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mindset
Women ageing is a beautiful and complex journey marked by growth, wisdom, and resilience. If we can alter our perspective on ageing and accept it rather than dread, then we become more open to the idea of it being a privilege. As women age, we experience numerous physical changes all while navigating various life transitions,…
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ageing
Ageing. The word conjures up numerous images of slow old men and women wrapped loosely in transparent saggy skin, deep cavernous wrinkles etched into the face, milky unseeing eyes, warped bulbous knuckles housing crooked fingers bowed from arthritis, and a sparse covering of thinning grey hair atop their age-spotted scalps. These visions come from a…
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disorganised
Taking a break from work has been cathartic, awakening and soul nourishing. I’ve been working since I was fifteen which amounts to thirty-five years of non-stop. That is a lot of constant busyness, constant moving and constant ‘on’. During this rest, I have really found it challenging, particularly with my brain functioning with normal stuff.…
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acceptance
The word acceptance has numerous connotations and is dependent on context of the conversation. We as humans interpret the meaning of the word in conjunction with gestures, intonation, facial expression and body language. In essence, you can verbalise your acceptance however your body and actions can betray your sincerity. The dictionary denotes a simple meaning;…
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re/placeable
Taking out the trash each night has become a routine; both autonomous and mindless. No thought required to step through each process of opening cupboard, tying off the bag, grabbing said knot, gently heaving upwards so the thin black veneer of plastic isn’t overstretched and puncture etc etc. Routine provides such autonomy that one does…
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asking
Throughout my 49 years, juggling life has presented some challenges and stresses however I usually don’t feel too overwhelmed. I feel the general emotions that one would naturally experience when pressed for time, frustration of forgotten items on the way to a practice, preparing meals, and the battle of homework to name a few. Add…
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re/evaluate
What is it that makes us stick to one career? Why has society invented such ideals and expectations on what people do? Pick a career by age 18-19, then you do said career throughout your prime years, retire after slugging it out at the one job and receive some menial accolades that are as meaningful…
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sink
My earliest memories encompasses water. Whether it is a pool, beach, lake or running stream. Most of my childhood was spent at the beach swimming, making sandcastles, fishing, and before it became illegal, sitting atop my dad’s land-cruiser with our legs securely wedged under the roof racks as dad drove in and out of the…
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pegs
Growing up in a blended family was tough and had numerous challenges. Although there were so many bad times, they were peppered with good times; choosing to remember the positive moments is how my brain is wired. When I stop and think about how diverse my brothers were and the step sisters, it makes me…
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bootlicker
When I was 16 I dated a sweet lad – we shall call him Brad. He was a car enthusiast, a rev-head, and I was not. After merely a week of being totally love struck, I was soon thinking yeah nah yeah he is not for me. Nothing in particular stood out, I just was…
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