Wishing you a happy birthday, Milli! All the best!
I also hope your daughter’s transition to a new school goes as smoothly as possible. Good for you to take the time and energy to sort that situation…undoubtedly challenging!
I am anticipating my 70th in March (how did that happen?!!?) and find myself reflecting quite a lot. I lost my parents in the last year and will become a grandmother in May. Big changes! Looking forward to Thursday’s session.
When you have kids you often just have to shelve all your plans, maybe they are ill, or unhappy, or some other practical reason. I was reading the Artist's Way this morning about "Crazy Makers", those people in your life who can deliberately sabotage your creativity and your success. But with kids it's not deliberate. It's just part of the deal of parenting? I was thinking maybe somebody needs to write a new version of the Artist's Way for mothers?! Because it's a whole new level of distraction and sabotage of your life plans, having kids!!
Good luck with the new school for your daughter Milli, and many happy returns for your upcoming birthday!
On getting older:
Whenever I feel like I’m getting old I have to remember it’s a privilege to have a body that shows the stories of the good, bad and ugly times that have passed that make me who I am; to have a brain moulded and strengthened by all my experiences and the struggles to overcome the really shit periods of life. Having said that, I’m also mindful of impending peri menopause and have this deep sense of unrelenting approach of an unknown hormonal season coming (in a very game of thrones winter is coming kind of way) that I want to be as strong for, but also be steady enough in my roots to be ready to let us wash over me as a wave and not get swept away by it.
How old are you Kathryn. I'm deep into perimenopause! It's quite hard. But lots of basic stuff helps like - diet, weight training (which I have let slip due to the book but plan to get back into in the next few weeks), less alcohol (boo!) and more sleep. I am writing this listening to the most tremendous storm rage outside!! (and some of it inside as my bloody roof is leaking!). Yes, deep roots needed to weather the wild times xxx
Happy birthday Milli and good luck with the new school situ. I think Jan 1st is a terrible time to commit to change, we’re still ‘wintering’, resting, preserving energy etc This Friday’s full moon will give us the energy we need and amplify whatever we choose to do, so I think your instincts are spot on. On a personal note, I’ve been quieter over past month, happily in a cocoon supported by medicinal (and magical) mushrooms, deep meditation, yoga and somatic movement, nourishing food and rest. I’m emerging now and can also sense the change coming. Loads of love xxx
That sounds idyllic Jodie!! I long for a cocoon at times, life with 3 children just always seems non stop. I never just sit down and think, ah, now I'll relax? It just doesn't happen! Looking forward to that full moon xxx
Happy birthday, Milli. I’m coming up to my 60th. My 50s have been my best decade yet. Wishing your daughter luck, and I’m here to help in any way I can. Love to you all.
Love that idea of picking a word. I'm not sure what mine would be. Creativity perhaps. I'll mull on that. A lot of people have said 50s is the best so I'm looking forward to it. Still a year to go though!! xxx
Have a lovely birthday Millie. I have found aging quite comforting if that's any consolation. I'm sorry I haven't been active on here but after my beloved partner died last month I've decided to withdraw from my political despair and rest in the small but significant delights of kids and grandkids while I work out my remaining life without him. Enjoy your new decade xx
Happy birthday Milli! I also turned 49 yesterday! Aquarians are the best and it doesn't surprise me that you are one. Sorry to hear about the schooling issues. I hope things settle down ok. Perimenopause is also giving me a seriously rough ride at the moment. Physical pain but spiritual growth.
I am on HRT and I'm on an eye-opening women's health journey having had to finally go private. The key thing to know (which you probably already do) if you take HRT is the difference between bio-identical progesterone (harmless and safe, boosts sleep and brain health) and synthetic progestin/progestigin which has side-effects that many women don't tolerate well (which is why the pill didn't agree with me). e.g. the Mirena coil contains progestin not progesterone. Many doctors aren't aware of the difference.
Happy Birthday Milli! I think one’s fifties are great, and nothing to be afraid of. Even sixty isn’t old any more if you can stay healthy. And good luck with the new school
Thanks! I've just spent the evening with my mum in her 70s who doesn't seem old either. It's only a number. And there's a lot less fucks to give with each passing year, right?! xxx
Wishing you a happy birthday, Milli! All the best!
I also hope your daughter’s transition to a new school goes as smoothly as possible. Good for you to take the time and energy to sort that situation…undoubtedly challenging!
I am anticipating my 70th in March (how did that happen?!!?) and find myself reflecting quite a lot. I lost my parents in the last year and will become a grandmother in May. Big changes! Looking forward to Thursday’s session.
When you have kids you often just have to shelve all your plans, maybe they are ill, or unhappy, or some other practical reason. I was reading the Artist's Way this morning about "Crazy Makers", those people in your life who can deliberately sabotage your creativity and your success. But with kids it's not deliberate. It's just part of the deal of parenting? I was thinking maybe somebody needs to write a new version of the Artist's Way for mothers?! Because it's a whole new level of distraction and sabotage of your life plans, having kids!!
Anyway, see you on Thursday xxx
I completely agree. Children come first. They need us in the most primal way. It's a gift and a challenge!
Good luck with the new school for your daughter Milli, and many happy returns for your upcoming birthday!
On getting older:
Whenever I feel like I’m getting old I have to remember it’s a privilege to have a body that shows the stories of the good, bad and ugly times that have passed that make me who I am; to have a brain moulded and strengthened by all my experiences and the struggles to overcome the really shit periods of life. Having said that, I’m also mindful of impending peri menopause and have this deep sense of unrelenting approach of an unknown hormonal season coming (in a very game of thrones winter is coming kind of way) that I want to be as strong for, but also be steady enough in my roots to be ready to let us wash over me as a wave and not get swept away by it.
How old are you Kathryn. I'm deep into perimenopause! It's quite hard. But lots of basic stuff helps like - diet, weight training (which I have let slip due to the book but plan to get back into in the next few weeks), less alcohol (boo!) and more sleep. I am writing this listening to the most tremendous storm rage outside!! (and some of it inside as my bloody roof is leaking!). Yes, deep roots needed to weather the wild times xxx
Happy birthday Milli and good luck with the new school situ. I think Jan 1st is a terrible time to commit to change, we’re still ‘wintering’, resting, preserving energy etc This Friday’s full moon will give us the energy we need and amplify whatever we choose to do, so I think your instincts are spot on. On a personal note, I’ve been quieter over past month, happily in a cocoon supported by medicinal (and magical) mushrooms, deep meditation, yoga and somatic movement, nourishing food and rest. I’m emerging now and can also sense the change coming. Loads of love xxx
That sounds idyllic Jodie!! I long for a cocoon at times, life with 3 children just always seems non stop. I never just sit down and think, ah, now I'll relax? It just doesn't happen! Looking forward to that full moon xxx
Ah yes, my 3 kept me busy as always but this winter I consciously slowed a bit and said no more. Never easy with the juggling though is it! Xxx
Happy Birthday Milli . Hope you have an excellent day & an absolutely brilliant year ahead . Also that your daughter likes her new school .
I haven’t commented on here before but really enjoy reading your articles & love your books xxx🥂🎂🎁🎈
Happy birthday, Milli. I’m coming up to my 60th. My 50s have been my best decade yet. Wishing your daughter luck, and I’m here to help in any way I can. Love to you all.
PS, a friend says don’t make resolutions but pick a word as your theme for the year. Mine is healthiness, FWIW.
Love that idea of picking a word. I'm not sure what mine would be. Creativity perhaps. I'll mull on that. A lot of people have said 50s is the best so I'm looking forward to it. Still a year to go though!! xxx
Have a lovely birthday Millie. I have found aging quite comforting if that's any consolation. I'm sorry I haven't been active on here but after my beloved partner died last month I've decided to withdraw from my political despair and rest in the small but significant delights of kids and grandkids while I work out my remaining life without him. Enjoy your new decade xx
I am so sorry to hear of your loss Karen. How terrible for you. Sending you love and healing. Milli x
Happy birthday Milli! I also turned 49 yesterday! Aquarians are the best and it doesn't surprise me that you are one. Sorry to hear about the schooling issues. I hope things settle down ok. Perimenopause is also giving me a seriously rough ride at the moment. Physical pain but spiritual growth.
Happy birthday fellow Aquarian! Yes we are the best obviously! And the same age too!
Are you going down the HRT route? I've avoided it so far but sometimes I wonder if it's the right thing to do...
I am on HRT and I'm on an eye-opening women's health journey having had to finally go private. The key thing to know (which you probably already do) if you take HRT is the difference between bio-identical progesterone (harmless and safe, boosts sleep and brain health) and synthetic progestin/progestigin which has side-effects that many women don't tolerate well (which is why the pill didn't agree with me). e.g. the Mirena coil contains progestin not progesterone. Many doctors aren't aware of the difference.
www.larabriden.com/the-crucial-difference-between-progesterone-and-progestins/
Lara Briden's book is good www.larabriden.com/hormone-repair-manual/
Happy birthday! I had thought you were closer to 39 than 49.
Me too! 😆💕
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Happy Birthday Milli! I think one’s fifties are great, and nothing to be afraid of. Even sixty isn’t old any more if you can stay healthy. And good luck with the new school
Thanks! I've just spent the evening with my mum in her 70s who doesn't seem old either. It's only a number. And there's a lot less fucks to give with each passing year, right?! xxx