Connection = Longevity

I was watching a documentary last week about “blue zone” communities and the keys to longevity in these areas of the world. Both men and women in these communities are living long, healthy, vibrant, active lives into their 90s and 100s. They are not dependent upon medications and nursing homes, but rather are thriving in their supportive communities.
 
There were so many contributing factors shared from these various regions of the world, all of which were very inspirational. Yet, the piece that struck me the most and felt to be prevalent across each of these cultures was that of connection.

And, not just passing connections, but rather consistent, authentic, supportive connections.
 
Our society has certainly not promoted this way of living and being together but rather has created such a deep wedge of isolation that so many feel. Witnessing the profound quality of life that these communities experience inspired and re-enlivened my mission in this lifetime of breaking through the molds of separation and bridging the gap in our humanity by bringing women together in these ways.
 
What really came through me is the essentialness of consistency in our community connections. That dipping into these realms every once in awhile through a retreat or event or circle is effective and much needed, yet, what I am seeing in my own work is that when women are showing up for themselves and each other in these therapeutic relationships, their healing is magnified.
 
I am witnessing this in powerful ways in the Acceptance Circle that I have been running since late 2020. This virtual women’s circle has had consistent participants from the onset, with a sprinkling of others into the mix at appropriate times. The women whom have committed to this path of growth and accountability are soaring in their process. This does not mean that all is rainbows and butterflies, yet they are showing up week after week and have healed on profound levels from this container of support.
 
I have observed miraculous shifts and growth in these women who have remained steady in their commitment and consistency in doing their work while simultaneously showing up for these intimate circles. The Acceptance Circle will be opening up to new women in May of next year.
 
In January, I am offering a 5-month therapeutic coaching program and circle specifically for women in midlife, between the ages of 40 and 55. This age group holds a special place in my heart being in midlife myself and I feel moved to offer a supportive, safe, and authentic container for this potent time of life.
 
There is a deep stirring in midlife that can feel confusing and isolating. It feels as though everything is up for evaluation and that change is non-negotiable. Yes, of course, there are profound hormonal shifts happening in our bodies which are impacting everything, but, to me, this is a time of deep soul searching and the possibility for a true awakening on every level.
 
We need community to navigate these waters. There is a shedding and a sifting and sorting that naturally arises. It can feel as though we are coming apart at the seams….the theme of breakdown to breakthrough becomes our native language.
 
Midlife does not need to be a crisis, but rather is a platform for becoming the truest versions of who we are. What I believe, with my whole heart, is that this time of our lives is rich with wisdom and opportunity.

There is an unspoken permission slip to be, to become, to fall apart and rebuild, to reinvent, to reinspire, to rebirth….
 
You do not need to do this work alone. Being in a consistent, vulnerable, mutually supportive, safe, loving, compassionate community of women will propel your process and journey to the next level. These circles will provide you a landing pad for your truth to be spoken and your magnificence to be seen and mirrored back to you.

A space to sift through the fog alongside fellow midlife women honoring each unique women’s journey.
 
I understand that these circles are a commitment on many levels…financially, emotionally, psychologically, time-wise, etc….AND, I believe so strongly in these channels and platforms for healing. I am committed to making my work accessible to those whom are ready to take the leap and do the deeper level work.
 
If you are hesitant for one reason or another, yet are feeling the pull, let’s connect and work through it. I am here in service and support with a passionate commitment to ushering humanity through these potent portals of change that each and every one of us is experiencing.
 
I will leave you today with these words:
 
Our healing is magnified when we are in groups that are held in containers of safety, consistency, authenticity, compassion, empathy, love, and pure, raw human messiness. We all need these channels of healing. 
 
You are allowed to change and grow and morph and become unrecognizable to others. May we all find our way through the density of these times within communities that can hold, support, love, honor, celebrate, dance with, inspire, and awaken with us in our human evolution.

Sending love and support near and far!

Take good care of yourselves and be kind to each other.