Aging Gracefully

[View Online]( [DailyOM]( INSPIRATION [Aging Gracefully]( As we cultivate our life, our beauty becomes as much about what we are creating and doing as it is about our appearance. We tend to associate youth with beauty, but the truth is that beauty transcends every age. Just as a deciduous tree is stunning in all its stages—from its full leafy green in the summer to its naked skeleton during winter and everything in between—human beings are beautiful throughout their life spans. The early years of our lives tend to be about learning and experiencing as much as we possibly can. We move through the world like sponges, absorbing the ideas of other people and the world. Like a tree in spring, we are waking up to the world. In this youthful phase of life, our physical strength, youth, and beauty help open doors and attract attention. Gradually, we begin to use the information we have gathered to form ideas and opinions of our own. As we cultivate our philosophy about life, our beauty becomes as much about what we are saying, doing, and creating as it is about our appearance. Like a tree in summer, we become full, expressive, beautiful, and productive. When the time comes for us to let go of the creations of our middle lives, we are like a tree in autumn dropping leaves, as we release our past attachments and preparing for a new phase of growth. The children move on, and careers shift or end. The lines on our faces, the stretch marks, and the grey hairs are beautiful testaments to the fullness of our experience. In the winter of our lives, we become stripped down to our essence like a tree. We may become more radiant than ever at this stage, because our inner light shines brighter through our eyes as time passes. Beauty at this age comes from the very core of our being—our essence. This essence is a reminder that there is nothing to fear in growing older and that there is a kind of beauty that comes only after one has spent many years on earth. [ ] DailyOM Course Spotlight [Overcoming Fear of Aging]( Do you struggle with the fear of aging? In this course, psychologist Dr. Margit Henderson brings over 30 years of expertise to help you embrace a positive mindset about aging. She busts the myths that influence your worries about getting older and empowers you to develop a resilient, flourishing vision of yourself. Throughout the lessons, you'll learn effective self-care strategies to support your social, emotional, and physical health so you can savor life now and into the future. [Learn More]( [ ] New Courses - [Guided Journal Prompts to Release Fears]( - [The Art of Yoga Nidra: Unlock Your Sensuality]( - [Stop Unwanted Eating Behaviors in 8 Days]( - [The ROAR Manifesto for Midlife Awakening]( [ ] Top 10 DailyOM Courses - [Shedding Your Menopausal Middle in 10 Days]( - [4 Minutes for Back Pain]( - [A Year of Writing to Uncover the Authentic Self]( - [The Art of Yoga Nidra: Unlock Your Sensuality]( - [Strengthening Your Pelvic Floor]( - [Fascia Flows to Free Your Body]( - [Transforming Anger in Relationships]( - [Tell Your Story, Heal Your Life]( - [How to Quiet the Mind]( - [Hold Your Own During Control Dramas]( [DailyOM]( [ ] [facebook]( [instagram]( [pinterest]( [twitter]( You are receiving this email because you are signed up to receive emails from DailyOM. You are registered with {EMAIL}. [Inspirations]( | [Courses]( | [Horoscopes]( [Remove me from this list]( | [Help/FAQ]( Copyright © 2023 [Everyday Health, Inc.]( All rights reserved. DailyOM is among the federally registered trademarks of Everyday Health, Inc. and may not be used by third parties without explicit permission. 114 Fifth Avenue, 15th Floor, New York, NY 10011 Subject to our [terms of service]( and [privacy policy](