Age In Other Words

Remember that age is an integral part of many words to describe who we are and what we do in life.

Without age there would be no sage, linkage, or language. We would not be able to engage or envisage. We could not describe ourselves as having courage or a message. Nor could we enjoy either a massage or a vernissage or earn a wage.

Add your own, the list is long, beginning with Advantage, Corsage, Entourage, Gauge, Heritage, Homepage, Lineage, Luggage, Linkage, Mage, Marriage, Mileage, Mintage, Page, Passage, Personage, Percentage, Pilgrimage, Stage, Verbiage, Village …

Bonnie Fatio

Palm Beach

It’s lovely here in Palm Beach,

There’s so much sun to share!

The sky is just beyond reach,

Beauty’s bounty’s everywhere!

Hibiscus is resplendent,

There are parrots in the trees,

Everyone is wearing white pants

And walking like a breeze.

I think I’ll call it Poem Beach

Where people blend and mingle,

Esteeming there’s no age breach

A tropical Life jingle!

Written by Alexandra Taylor for AgeEsteem®

We were moved by spirit and wisdom.

There are times in your life where you’ll feel forever grateful that you were in the right place at the right time. Tuesday’s event was one of those times.

Those of us who had the fortune of listening to Bonnie Fatio will most likely remember her radiating charisma, words of wisdom and powerful presence. Everyone exclaimed how touched and impacted they were by her. Not only is Bonnie Fatio an incredible story teller who has had fascinating life experiences, she is an inspiring visionary who is so self-motivating – she is the essence of ‘young at heart’ (… and in body, mind, spirit too!).

Bonnie has a dream to be the catalyst for the creation of a world where ‘age’ is not an issue and people can truly appreciate others for ‘who they are’ and not which category they fit into.

To achieve this in today’s society, we face the ‘i’ challenges – not those related to ipads, iphones or other i-tech, but the three unspoken ‘i’s of ‘aging’. Where, if you have an ‘elderly’ appearance you may be treated as though you were invisible / incompetent / insignificant – subconscious attitudes embedded within a society addicted to the image of youth.

So how do we turn this around? We get back in the driving seat and take charge because, as we learned from Bonnie, there is so much more available to us in life.

By becoming aware of how we think, feel and speak; uncovering our attitudes and expectations, can help us identify small positive changes to enhance the quality of our relationships with ourselves and others.

Bonnie encourages us to have a dream and passionately commit to it using these helpful steps along the way;

• Believe in yourself
• Contribute
• Realize “Its never too late..”

Our ETC values are very much aligned with those of AgeEsteem & we hope you get another chance to connect with Bonnie. So, if you find yourself anxious about the next phase of your life’s journey, consider calling Bonnie for an alternative and positive path that can turn your life around.

Sign up for Bonnie Fatio’s newsletter or workshops at www.AgeEsteem.com

Thank you dearest Bonnie for being you, for sharing your energy, wisdom and spirit with us.

Warmly, Anine & Cheryl

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Why is it that when someone says “sex” our ears perk up, and when someone says “age” we tend to tune out?

Actually sex and age have a lot in common.

• Both are three letter words.
• How you relate to each of them is dependent on your attitude.
• Your attitude toward each depends in great part on the attitude of your environment, what you were raised to believe.
• What you get out of sex and out of age is influenced by what you put into each.
• You control how you live with both your age and with sex.

Having an intimate relationship can improve your health and longevity.  – Just be sure to practice safe sex.

Nutritious Tidbits to feel better at the age you are today, every day:

• Olive oil: Never cook with extra virgin olive oil which should not be on high heat. Use regular olive oil cold pressed for frying on high heat.
• Milk: Use low fat milk.
• Oatmeal: Add walnuts and dried cranberries when cooking oatmeal. Top with brown sugar, maple syrup or honey.
• Juices: Always check to see that juices, in any form, do not have additional sugar added. Fruits already have a lot of sugar when pressed.  It is healthier to eat the fruit than drink the juice.
• Kiwi: Kiwi is an excellent source of vitamin C.
• Vitamin C and calcium are both good for controlling blood pressure.
• Cramps in your legs?  It may indicate lack of magnesium.  Halibut, dry roasted almonds and spinich are a few excellent sources of magnesium.
• Today’s consensus is that we should eat 5 fruits and vegetables daily.

Grandma Nature

Susanne Brennan 39, Australia

When I hear the words Age Esteem I think of however old you are you’re valuing the contribution you are making.  I remember a particular phrase that we were using and that was shared with me.  “Be yourself, because everyone else is taken.”  I liked it because I think it catches that idea about valuing who you are with your own uniqueness and your own difference. And I think one of the things we’re learning through the notion of inter-generational conversation is how wherever we are coming from whether it’s your age, your background, your culture or your education,  everyone is bringing a valued perspective to a conversation.

Susanne’s tips: I think for me it’s about taking every opportunity that comes and living without regrets, so not looking back and thinking, “Oh I wish I had”, or looking forward and thinking “I’m worried that I won’t have”, but rather  enjoying where you are and doing the best you can wherever you are.

Susanne Brennan is a barrister in Melbourne, Australia and president of the World YWCA.

We Are The Age

WE ARE THE AGE…

• We are the age we feel ourselves to be.

• We reflect the age of those around us.

• Age doesn’t exist.  We have no age.

• We are the age of our soul.

All of the above reflect AgeEsteem, because how we see age is internal.  It is a state of mind.

How I relate to age and how I feel about my age works from the inside out.

We are the age we feel ourselves to be

It’s silly to waste precious time crying over a new year or decade. Live your age!
Unlock your age-esteem!

Live today: It’s your youth of tomorrow. You’ll never be this young again, so why waste it worrying about age? Live in the present.

• Acknowledge your age. Look yourself in the eyes in the mirror and tell yourself, “I love being 30!” or whatever age you are.
• Make a pact with yourself to focus on the present. Regretting the past or worrying about the future creates negative energy. Plan for the future, yes, but live this moment!