Liftd Journal

In society’s gaze, she is the fading light, a sun setting quietly into the night. The first words in this poem reclaim our strength as women, as we age, grow wiser, and become free from the world's strings.g free of the worlds’ strings.

In a world where narratives are constantly shaped by external forces, the act of writing emerges as a powerful tool for your own liberation from the forces around you (and within you). Writing, for your own joy and healing has been something new in my life. It has been something that has sparked curiosity, self-awareness, and the creative spirit that I have been trying to tap into for a while. As I move more willingly into a writing practice, I find the hardest resistance is the unlearning of technical and ego driven words.

Beauty of self reflection - a practice of revelation and growth.

Aging is a natural and inevitable part of life's journey. As the years pass, our bodies change, and our experiences evolve. Yet, how we approach this process can profoundly impact our well-being.

I have noticed that the 40s+ are indeed an inflection point in life, often marked by major life events for yourself and those around you. Although I have found much deeper self-awareness and a sense of confidence rooted in the wealth of experiences that I have accumulated over the years, this decade seems to bring with it a unique set of challenges or perhaps for the first time, I am waking up to the challenges all around.

Welcome to our latest blog post, where we delve into a curated selection of five transformative reads. Each book, carefully chosen, offers unique insights and guidance for women navigating life's varied and often challenging phases. From a deeply introspective narrative that reconnects with the essence of female strength to a light-hearted yet profound look at midlife's realities, these books cover a spectrum of experiences.

Aging, in my experience, has never been about fading into the background; it's been about coming into my own, more vividly and authentically than ever before - sometimes loudly.

This journey through my decades has been less about conforming to societal expectations and more about understanding and embracing my true self, my strengths, my desires, my vision for a good life.

But I only learned that through the years, only through age.