Living for Your 90-year-old Self
Sometimes, scrolling Instagram pays off.
The other day, a friend posted a meme to the effect of, “I’m not working out for my summer body. I’m working out for my living-independently-in-my-70s body.” I double-tapped and then let that thought percolate for the next few days.
Now, I find myself in one of the most loving, fulfilling, and tender relationships I’ve ever had: With my 90-year-old self.
I’ve been checking in with my 90-year-old self more and asking what she wants to look back on.
Snuggles with the kids.
Laughter.
Romps with the husband.
Financial abundance knowing she put her kids through school, helped them with down payments, and had plenty left over to age in place safely.
Mobility.
Memories of adventures to new places and supporting people she loves through difficult times.
Knowing that she has lived fully, joyfully, and authentically.
She knows there’s plenty of time and much less to worry about.
When I can click into this mindset, things flow, and it’s easier to recognize distractions for what they are – and to give myself grace navigating them as a human.
Time feels more abundant because I have a great filter for what gets my attention. What will matter more to me in 50 years: Perfectly captioned Instagram posts? Or saying yes when my kiddo asks me to play with her?
I also feel liberated by the extended time horizon. For example, I’m a novice herbalist right now. And I have to tell you: 90-year-old-me is absolutely OK with that. Think how much more I’ll know a decade from now. And in thirty years? Fifty? There’s plenty of time.
So, how do you make the shift?
I hope reading this expands your way of thinking and helps you start to embrace your own 90-year-old self.
I also love a roadmap, and know so many of you feel the same way.
Join me on Sunday, January 7, at 5 p.m. PT / 8 p.m. ET for the Sacred Nature 90-Year-Old-Self Workshop.
In this hour, you will:
Connect with your authentic, wiser self through a guided meditation
Learn strategies to regulate your nervous system so it feels safer to let your authentic self emerge
Have live Q&A to get personalized support from me and your fellow attendees
Walk away with journal prompts for further integration
We’re transcending goal setting and vision boarding – but if those things light you up, this will give you plenty of fodder to revisit those activities with deep alignment.
Tickets are $44.
As always, equity scholarships are available. Use promo code EQUITY50 to get a half-priced ticket if you receive disability benefits, are currently facing economic hardship, and purchasing a full-price ticket would mean a tough financial choice for you or your family, belong to underrepresented or historically marginalized groups, or have encountered systemic barriers to accessing education.
