This is 58

Originally Published September 21, 2020

Fifty-eight. Where does the time go? So much has changed, yet so much has stayed the same, yet so much has changed. Do you feel this way too?

A year ago I made a CHOICE to own my greatness, get comfortable in my own skin, and simply say "yes" wherever my heart was telling me I should. This past year has been rich in all of that; and yet ... so much has changed, yet so much has stayed the same.

Owning my greatness is a daily endeavor. Some days easier than others. I still carry self-doubt, limiting beliefs, and imposter syndrome. These are the saboteurs, who are now my friends. I talk to them, challenge and question them, and THEN I am reminded of my greatness and step into it. Like I said, somedays easy, some not so much. I have found acceptance in knowing they will always be with me - although their voices are getting quieter. The richness lies in learning I can own my greatness and be great, despite them.

It is equally so with getting comfortable in my own skin. Again, some days are easier than others, but I am comfortable here; more than I have ever been in my life - and it FEELS good. My hair is gray-white - a color women (young and mature) comment on, admire, and wish for. Soft wrinkles cradle the corners of my still bright clear blue eyes, and the corners of a mouth that still talks too much - and likely always will. My thighs jiggle, and my tummy protrudes, and I now fully accept and own my choice in this. If I wasn't comfortable in my skin, I'd choose to do something about it. I am learning to love my body for the temple it is, and for all it has carried me through over these 58 years. I have found acceptance in knowing my body is my own, and I do have a choice in how I care for it, accept it, and honor it. The richness lies in learning that being comfortable in your own skin is about much more than how you appear. It comes from an acceptance of your whole self, owning your greatness, and being great.

And then there's simply saying "yes". Again, some days easy, some not so much, and yet I know my ability to more readily accept my greatness, and be comfortable in my own skin has most certainly made saying "yes" much easier.

I committed to being "bold" in my branding, my promotion, and my eye for opportunities. It's been exciting and scary all at the same time. I've said "YES", and then had my saboteur friends share every self-doubt, limiting belief and reason why it wasn't a good idea. I did it anyway, and in doing so the world is accepting, acknowledging, and embracing my greatness. The world was waiting for me, and it feels good in my soul.

Saying "yes" gave me a brand that is memorable. People recognize me, know me, refer me, and seek out my work. Saying "yes" has given me amazing connections, collaborations, partnerships, and friends. Saying "yes" has opened up a world of opportunities I was once too afraid to consider. I was too afraid of the possibility; too afraid of my own greatness. Our richness lies in accepting our greatness, letting go of fear, and knowing the world is waiting for us and needs us to arrive.

It's taken me 58 years to arrive here and it sure feels good! My heart is rich with joy and anticipation of what's to come. For once again, I've only just begun!

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About the author:

Karen Hendrickson is an Elevation Coach, focused on helping others to rewrite their life story, befriend their mortality, and find the richness and magic that lives at the intersection of our lives where life and death meet. When we allow our authentic self permission to shine our life becomes full of MAGIC and GREATNESS.  Contact karenttjourney@gmail.com and start working with her today!