“How beautifully leaves grow old. How full of light and color are their last days.”
― John Burroughs
The beginning of fall does bring to mind changing of leaf colors, and cooler temperatures. Here in South Florida we don’t get much of those color changes, but there is already a slight cooling of temperatures that gives us a much-welcome relief from summer.
The poem reminds me that aging is not something to dread or disdain. I believe there is much to admire in growing wisdom, adapting to a changing body, and less regard for maintaining a certain image.
As I turned 60 last week I was reminded by many students, friends, and family members that the concept of age is really relative to each person’s unique experience. (Many thanks to all of you who said 60 was still young!)
Some People in their 30s suffer from chronic health issues and pain; others I know in their 80s are still very vital and mobile. Most of us fall somewhere in the middle of this spectrum, doing the best we can with what we have.
I celebrated that milestone, AND accomplished something I thought was pretty cool: I passed my test to become a Foundation Training Certified Level 1 instructor! Although many I trained with were fitness / medical professionals or athletes, I knew that I brought a unique perspective to the training because I understood how it would help those of us who are over 50 live better in our bodies.
If you want to practice mindful Yoga and Foundation Training with me, I provide many options, including group classes or 1-on-1 sessions via Zoom or in-person, and video recordings.
Be Well,
Eva