Wise and profound words from Socrates.
I was reminded of this on a more superficial level… but still an important one.
Our discussions at French Essence on beauty and life always inspire me towards one thought or another.
Conversation is so important to not only confirm what we know but also to open our minds to new possibilities.
We are all changing, whether we are heading towards 20, 50 or 80 years of age.
It’s a learning curve and a steep one… nothing sure and nothing guaranteed.
A path full of surprises and not always the ones we would like.
Often when I look in the mirror or catch a glimpse of myself, for a moment I am startled, shocked even.
It is as if I don’t recognise the woman staring back at me.
Who is she? There is something familiar and comfortable… yet in ways she is a stranger.
It lasts for only a moment and then we are united once more.
Inside nothing has changed… I am the same person but physically I can feel a visitor in my own body.
In the words of Socrates, rather than fight the old , I want to build the new.
This is something to be savoured, to find liberating and to cause reflection.
I don’t want to waste precious time wishing for what has been or can’t be, I want to focus on the future and the happiness and joy that will come from that.
Right now is our prime… in the moment and of the moment.
I feel healthier, more energised, more fulfilled and happier than my earlier years.
Yes, decidedly softer around the edges, with greying hair and an abundance of lines… but in the grand scheme of things what does it matter.
The appearance might be different but there are compensations.
I have the self confidence and experience of age to dress as I please, to experiment and to love fashion even more if that were possible.
I can grow my hair as long as I want… I can cut it short… I can do as I want. Age is no longer a deterrent to fashion and beauty.
I am inspired constantly to create a bigger and brighter French Essence world... I adore what I do and I can’t do it fast enough.
I am finding my own way, forging a path without the restrictions of youth.
Nothing is impossible and “too old” is not in the vocabulary.
Don’t tell me that’s not luxury.
Are you with me? xv
