Alpha Godesses ?

So I was reading an article in the Prevention magazine that surprised me ? Ok maybe "surprised" is not the right word ?!

It was an article about women over 50 truly being "Alpha Godesses". And while I agree that "empty nest" isn't the sad and depressing term it might have been in the past... I think I'm still adjusting to this second chapter. To my "much needed mom job graduating itself to occasional consultant job" status I hold today.

The article discussed how women over 50 today are in better physical shape , are more financially empowered and are more driven to do things out of their comfort zone ! And I truly hope that is true !

I however , am not in better physical shape than I was in my 30's n 40's (sadly ) and I find myself fretting about retired life when it comes to finances !!!

But I don't suppose I'm the odd one out here ?!?!

I think it's all a marathon , not a sprint. I'd like to think each chapter of our lives has its own ups n downs. We all take each day as it comes. And that's okay.

And while I do know women in their 60's living their best lives , going on luxurious trips and having great fun with their grandkids ... I also know older women who are sad, struggling and not at all feeling alpha or goddess.

So while I did not mean to make this post a negative take on a super positive article , I think I wanted to balance it out a touch !!!

Either way, I've been through enough to know that your life is what you make it. I am at a very content stage where I do not need to go white water rafting to feel like I'm "winning" at life. Heck I'm just overjoyed when my 25-year old son calls for no reason !!!

Enjoy it all ! Life is meant to be cherished !