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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At Halloween

At Halloween and most events

One hides behind a mask;

With Age Esteem one sheds pretense

And challenges each task!

So switch your witch’s costume act

And subdue the ghosts of youth,

Stay young and age with fun and tact

And subscribe to Bonnie’s truths!

Written by Alexandra Taylor for AgeEsteem®

A Person With Style!

Wow!  There is a person with style!

Her presence makes everyone smile!

She’s as young as she seems

Filled with ageless esteem,

Her life is a journey worthwhile.

All it takes is a mind set for joy.

It will come, and you’ll feel, well, Oh, Boy!

“Why didn’t I show

My most inner glow

And appeal, instead of annoy?”

Written by Alexandra Taylor for AgeEsteem®

Always Try Esteem!

Never is a rigid word,

It never makes much sense,

Because sometimes just might come along

And often clears that fence!

Seldom seems to bridge some gaps

‘Tween perhaps and it seems,

Forever is too long a lapse,

But always try Esteem!

Written by Alexandra Taylor for AgeEsteem®

The Holidays are almost here,

Oh where has gone another year?

Did I make the most of it?

Did I rise instead of sit?

Was I worthy of the days?

Speaking in the kindest ways?

Fulfilling all my greatest dreams?

Growing older with esteem!

Written by Alexandra Taylor for AgeEsteem®

Each Age Has Esteem

(A While-Walking Poem*)

We often hear of happy endings

They make our lives so well worthwhile;

Much nicer still are “happy durings”

They lead to one long lasting smile!

Why wait for bliss to come and find you

It’s NOW, TODAY, just look and glean!

The best to come is not behind you,

EACH age has so much to esteem.

Written by Alexandra Taylor for AgeEsteem®

*Alexandra often writes her poems on old envelopes and bits of paper found on her path while she walks.

A Poem

A Poem

is at home

within your heart.

A Verse

(even terse)

is an art.

A Rhyme,

every time,

would be smart.

Age Esteem

is to deem (like a dream)

a good start!

Written by Alexandra Taylor for AgeEsteem®

Why?

Why is it that we are taught to think

That growing old is past the brink,

And that the rest is all down hill

Without a means to prove one’s will?

Age Esteem will return your pride

And put a ZIP into your stride

So each day try to do your best:

Aim for esteem, pizzazz and zest!

Written by Alexandra Taylor for AgeEsteem®

Esteemed

If ever I am feeling gloom

Enter in to my mental room,

I turn away and close that door

And think I should be happy for

My life and health and friends and love

And goodly spirits from above.

However bleak old age may seem

There’s still much joy to be ESTEEMed!

Written by Alexandra Taylor for AgeEsteem®

Eliminate And Esteem ate

If sometimes you’re not feeling great

Here are words to eliminate:

Sad and mad and old age fears,

Grim and dim and useless tears,

Down with frowns and joyless jeers,

Up into your highest gears!

Gauge your worth and gravitate

Towards what you most can ESTEEMate.

Written by Alexandra Taylor for AgeEsteem®