Five Decades of Joy
“Aging is not lost youth but a new stage of opportunity and strength."
— Sharon Stone
This past weekend, I turned 50.
Fifty years of life, learning, unlearning, growing, and evolving. It’s a milestone that brings deep reflection—not just about age, but about what it means to be a woman, a mother, and a person still becoming.
And as we step into Women’s Month, I can’t help but see how this milestone ties into a much bigger story—not just mine, but all of ours.
Because being a woman means constantly balancing strength and softness, wisdom and growth, selflessness and self-discovery. It means evolving through different seasons—daughter, friend, mother, partner, leader—sometimes all at once. It means carrying the weight of the world while still showing up with love, patience, and power.
Motherhood at this stage of life has given me a unique lens on all of this. It comes with a deep sense of wisdom and confidence, but also new challenges—ones that remind me of the resilience and adaptability of being a woman.
One of the gifts of reaching this stage in life is wisdom.
At 50, I no longer second-guess myself. I trust my intuition in ways I never did when I was younger. The pressure to be a "perfect" parent has faded, replaced by a deeper focus on being intentional, present, and understanding. The little things that once seemed so important—whether my child was hitting milestones at the "right" time or whether I was doing everything by the book—don’t carry the same weight anymore. I’ve learned that connection matters more than control, and that my presence is far more valuable than my perfection.
There is also a quiet confidence that comes with knowing who I am.
When I was younger, I often felt like I had something to prove. Now, I simply live in alignment with what feels right for me and my family. I don’t rush to keep up with anyone else’s pace. I don’t measure myself against other parents. I’ve embraced that parenting is a journey of connection, not comparison.
But beyond parenting, stepping into this age brings a new perspective on time itself. I no longer look at my days as endless. I see how fast the years have gone and how quickly my daughter is growing. That awareness makes me savor the moments—the laughter at the dinner table, the conversations in the car, the small but significant ways we show love every day.
There are challenges, too, and they are real.
The exhaustion of perimenopause hits differently than the tiredness I felt in my 30s. Some days, I feel like I’m running on empty. My body doesn’t bounce back the way it used to, and self-care is no longer optional—it’s a essential.
Parenting in this fast-moving digital world also comes with its own set of struggles. The world my daughter is growing up in is so different from the one I knew. Technology, social media, and the pressure of modern life sometimes feels overwhelming to navigate. I have to constantly remind myself that just as I’m guiding her through this world, I’m also learning alongside her.
And of course, there’s the bittersweet awareness that time is moving faster than ever. The realisation that my active years of parenting are shifting, that the role I play in my child’s life is evolving. It makes me more intentional about every moment, more present in the little things that might have once felt insignificant. Because at the end of the day, it’s those little moments that matter the most.
Instead of a big celebration, I chose something different: a solo spiritual retreat in Sedona.
I spent my birthday alone, but deeply connected—to myself, to nature, to something bigger than me. Surrounded by the energy vortexes, I allowed myself to pause and ask:
✨ Who am I beyond the roles I play?
✨ What do I want for this next chapter of my life?
✨ What do I need to finally let go of that is holding me back?
✨ How can I continue to show up as a strong, empowered woman—both for myself and for those I love?
There’s something powerful about stepping away from the noise and tuning into your inner voice and your higher self. It reminded me that the best gift I can give my daughter, my family, and the world is a woman who is whole, fulfilled, and deeply connected to herself.
Because when we, as women, reclaim our power, we set the tone for how we love, lead, and communicate.
As I step into this new decade, I’m embracing the strength, wisdom, and grace that comes with being a woman. And I want to invite you to do the same.
🌸 This Women’s Month, let’s honor ourselves.
🌸 Let’s celebrate our resilience, our growth, our ability to love deeply.
🌸 And let’s commit to building deeper connections—with ourselves and with the people who matter most.
Here’s to 50! Here’s to Women’s Month. Here’s to all of us. 🎉✨
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