This book illustrates much of my belief system and life philosophy; that when we can free ourselves from the cultural narratives, which are usually cookie cutter and try to put everyone in the same box, the more fully we can create our own stories and then the more we can live a rich life, on our own terms and by our own rules.

There's so much fear in our world about aging, I see and hear it even in relatively young people. It's no wonder that many people of all ages fear that they're too old, that it's too late.  It shouldn't come as a surprise given the images and the language and the stories our culture serves us about it.  You've heard the words and seen the images. What comes to mind when you hear phrases like little old ladies?  Fuddy duddy, not a spring chicken, old bad, old hag…

The pain I’ve experienced in my life has and continues to give many deep lessons and gifts. Gratitude and humility from seeing the depth of support and love I have. The opportunity to explore and test my own inner resources.I believe that parts of our younger self must die in order to claim the next act