It Is Never, Ever Too Late
Get well wishes
Are welcome words indeed,
They sound almost delicious
And satisfy your needs.
How swell to be remembered
With cards and plants and food,
Cheer dwells in one’s heart chambers
And quells more somber moods.
Fare thee well oh injured “mal-mate”,
Go on a mending spree!
It is never, ever too late
To be well as well can be.
Written by Alexandra Taylor for AgeEsteem
It Could Be Worse!
When I fell and broke my knee
I asked “WHAT will become of me?”
I thought “Oh Woe”, but suddenly
I stopped my being sullenly
And pity-ingly … when solemnly
I turned for help in rhym-ed verse
And knew that it could be MUCH WORSE!
Written by Alexandra Taylor for AgeEsteem®
Eating Alone – With Age Esteem
I love to travel, but I do admit that it took me awhile to feel comfortable eating alone.
Usually when you are welcomed to a restaurant the person who seats you says, “Just one?” as though there is something objectionable about being alone, and that you must therefore be lonely. As a result, you do feel alone. I used to pull out a book or writing paper to seem busy. Then a friend shared this story.
She and her business partner closed a huge contract in New York. Although her partner had to fly out immediately, my friend decided to celebrate with a delicious dinner and wine at one of the top Manhattan restaurants.
When she arrived the maître d’hôtel looked down his nose at her and announced, “Ah, I see Madam is alone tonight.” My friend’s prompt reply was, “Oh, no, tonight I am with myself!”
Her story changed my outlook from eating alone, to eating “with myself”. I now savor the moment, the food, and the joy of being in my own good company.
Today at the Tampa airport the woman who greeted me asked, “A party of one?” I responded, “Yes. And it is going to be a great party!” – And it was.
Next time you eat out alone, glow with age esteem and make it a party of one.
Bonnie Fatio
My 15 Age Esteem wishes for you during 2015
Happy Age Esteem 2015!
Age Esteem – at Any Age!
Age Esteem – at Any Age! will be the theme of the lunchtime seminar by Bonnie Fatio, founder of AgeEsteem, sponsored by the WHO (World Health Organisation) HQ Staff Association on Wednesday 1 October to mark the International Day of Older Persons. Bonnie will be giving tips and facts to help you to feel good about yourself, whatever your age. Whether you are preparing for retirement with two or three more years with the Organisation, or younger in your mid-forties, it is time to start now to build for a meaningful future.
Age Esteem’s vision of a world where people of all ages are respected as contributing members of society aligns well with the International Day of Older Persons.
Gratitude Is My Attitude
When I was born,
In a Hotel Suite,
With Mother, Father, and brother Pete,
Our cast of four was thus complete,
An absolutely perfect feat!
All was perfect, or so it seemed,
And then we grew and grew much older
(We’d not yet heard of Age Esteem!)
each year braver, brighter, bolder.
Now I am in a Twilight zone,
My future’s not as long as yore,
The family’s gone, I’m left alone
But positive there’s much in store:
Depending on my attitude
And facing Life with Gratitude!
Written by Alexandra Taylor for AgeEsteem®
Face The World With Gratitude
Thank you!
Merci!
Danke Schoen!
(Depending on the language learned)
Thank you for each day one lives,
Thank you for the Joy Life gives.
Thank you for all those to love,
Thank you for the stars above,
And also for what Aging brings
To each and every living thing!
Face the world with Gratitude,
Esteem a brand new attitude,
So when it’s time to say “good Night”,
Give thanks for one more day of light.
Written by Alexandra Taylor for AgeEsteem®
If you have not yet signed up for the Age Esteem Telesummit, do it now!
The following feedback offers you a taste of why you will want to sign up and receive the recordings of the talks you missed – all are free during a limited time.
"Just a quick note to tell you I think your telesummit, with the most amazing speakers, is fantastic! I know there are 2 more days, but it has been extremely enlightening and the quality of the information and delivery so far is fabulous.
I especially resonated with Tina Lifford's concept of "Inner Fitness" and the importance of cultivating skills of resilience and optimism. Her message and examples were terrific. As I rushed home from exercise class to hear her, I realized I do not spend anywhere near the time on inner fitness as I do on physical fitness.
Dr. Jen Palmer answered so many questions I have had (what supplements do we really need and why), and having her be specific with dosage and brands both during her presentation and then on your website was so appreciated. The idea that "Being Sedentary is equivalent to Smoking" (not sure I quoted correctly) in relation to oxygen getting to the brain and body was a real eye opener. She has such a lovely delivery – it was like you were sitting in her office and she was talking just to you.
And how I adored today hearing the "Professional Age-Esteem Bonnie Fatio". The first item on my list you asked us to make "What do I love about being 67 (my age)" is that now that I am retired, I have the time to call in to a conference which is uplifting, motivating, thought provoking, stimulating and hopefully so good that I truly incorporate the new information in my daily life. I always take away so many ideas from your presentations ("Spam your negative thoughts", give a specific name to your fears, YOU are in the Driver's Seat of your life).
Thank you Bonnie Fatio for all you do to energize everyone with whom you come in contact. I know you worked hours to create this telesummit. What a gift to listeners and readers (I copied some of the free material and will send to friends).
Looking forward to the next 2 speakers!" – Diana Johnson, Arizona, USA
A Pedigree*
A Pedigree
You would agree
Sounds something good to have.
Horses have it,
So do dogs,
As well as Heifer calves.
We all have “pedigreements”
Superior and grand.
Just try ESTEEMent good sense
And wave an ageless hand.
Written by Alexandra Taylor for AgeEsteem®
* When a friend was visiting us for three weeks in Geneva, Switzerland she was invited to many of the events we attended. Rather than try to translate when people spoke about who was related to whom and how they were related, which is a favorite conversation among the Genevois, I would simply say “pedigree”. Thus the theme of Alexandra Taylor’s poem. – Bonnie Fatio
Nature’s Clever Scheme
Our lives are just like seasons
Ever changing and renewed,
We age for many reasons,
There’s no time to fret or brood!
We Spring first towards Summer’s suns
Then Fall forth ‘till Winter comes.
Think of Nature’s clever scheme
When you practice AGE ESTEEM!
Written by Alexandra Taylor for AgeEsteem®
