On Aging and Menopause

Yesterday, I heard from my OBGYN that I was, indeed, post menopause.

Post. Menopause.

You could have pushed me over I was so surprised. When I went into the appointment, I assumed that I was somewhere in the middle. Or “on my way” through this stage.

I didn’t expect that it was done.

So…

I am having some feelings about this and I’ve had to get really still to figure out my feelings.

• ?Loss

• ?Change

• ?Evolution

• ?Endings

• ?Beginnings

• ?Fear maybe…

Why would I have these feelings about this?

>Certainly part of it is that western society isn’t kind to aging or the aging process.

>I am transitioning out of one place into another, change isn’t my favorite.

We move through stages….

• Maiden

• Mother

• Crone

And the image I’ve held for myself for 17 years has been of “Mother.”

And now apparently, I’m a Crone.

The dictionary says when I type in Crone…

”an old woman who is thin and ugly.”

 Wikipedia says…

“In folklore, a crone is an old woman who may be characterized as disagreeable, malicious, or sinister in manner.”

 Then I finally found one I liked at yourdictionary that said…

“A woman who is venerated for experience, judgment, and wisdom.”

Wouldn’t that be nice?

I leave you with this whatever stage you are in…

Labels are labels.

Archetypes are archetypes.

But me?

You?

Us?

Magical creatures unbound by what others think.

Free to grow, expand, create.

Beyond perceived limitations.

Limitless.

Let’s do this.

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