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As we enter our late 30’s and early 40’s (the decade of time which typically precedes natural menopause) something happens to our emotions. It can look like depression or apathy. Even things we normally love can lose their gleam and we can find ourselves struggling with a lack of energy. It can look like anger—a […]
Here in the North the season of dying back is upon us – the leaves are falling away and the trees and plants are going deep within, sending energy to their roots for the long winter’s process of repair and new growth beneath the surface. The rains are coming to nourish those roots, the low […]
How do you feel about becoming an elder? As you age, do you perceive yourself as growing into a new and valued role? When you say “I am becoming an elder,” how does it feel? Does it ring true? Does the word ‘elder’ have a positive meaning to you? In some traditional societies, aged people […]
A funny thing happens when we hit the menopausal years. We have been cruising along, usually feeling in top form intellectually and in our careers, and then little by little this fog starts to creep in under the doors. Often it starts with this: “Will you please bring me the…. the…. um…. the thingy!” Word […]
For most of us, for all of our adult lives, we have experienced the rhythmic monthly cycling of our bodies. The cycles of our bodies are mirrored by the cycles of the moon. Sometimes our cycles even align with the moon cycles. I know that I have taken comfort in this reflection of my own […]
It’s been a big, exciting, courageous week here at Vivid. Sixteen new Menopause Mentors are beginning their work to take Vivid Menopause Circles all over the world come this fall and winter! To say it’s thrilling is an understatement. We can’t wait to introduce these courageous women to you, and we will be, soon. This […]
This week’s Pinterest board is full of women doing remarkable things considering their gender or the time in history or their culture, age, background, color, religion, or any number of things! Take a look at their faces and stories and be inspired. Aren’t they amazing? What about you? Some of us grow into our bravery […]
What does it really mean to come home to your body? This question has guided much of my work over the last twenty years. I was a child of trauma, and learned at an early age that my body was not always a safe place to be. I developed coping strategies that allowed me to […]
I’m a little bit tired of all the advice, the do’s and don’ts, the little comments, the magazine articles, all telling me, a woman at menopause, what is appropriate for a “woman my age.” Are you tired too? What if you had permission to do/dress/be in whatever way most fed your spirit, whatever way lit […]
Yes, you do. You deserve to take up the space you need in the world. I have noticed an interesting thing happening in my life over the last couple of years of menopause. I am no longer willing to sacrifice my comfort for trivial reasons. After a lifetime of turning my attention to other people’s […]
When it was all over we’d each had a good taste of what it was like to feel nourished, whole, and happy. We’d danced, played, created, meditated, ate, and dreamed. We’d set specific commitments/intentions for do-able actions for our physical, mental, spiritual well-being. The retreat was long enough that I was able to go deeper into my meditation practice and also able to finish a couple of art projects. In the end, a reminder that often self-care for me, means giving that precious gift of time to me. Thanks for sharing the magic, Bronwyn!
- Maxine Matilpi, 2013 Retreat Participant
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