I found the term Glad Season while reading Maya Angelou’s poetry.
She was not referring to menopause, but nevertheless I was struck by the notion of how many women are not “glad” about entering menopause and started wondering how they can turn this feeling around.
What do you think of when you think of the word season?
When I think of a season I see a beginning, middle, and end.
I see change along with the passage of time……a journey.
I see a metaphor for menopause.
So I asked myself, “If menopause is going to be a ‘glad season,’ what am I glad about?”
I came up with some very empowering answers I’d like to share with you.
I am glad that I have always enjoyed being active and spending time
outdoors.
From skiing to throwing a frisbee around at the beach,from competitive sports to a leisurely bike ride, I enjoy it all.
Years of physical activity has contributed to my glad season being
a FUN and FIT season.
I am glad that over the years I have paid attention to EATING WELL.
During the times when I got off track I always persisted and got
back ON track.
Now I feel I am reaping the rewards of making good choices. I am energetic and healthy and know that food has its proper place in my life. This contributes immensely to my “glad” season.
I am glad that I have work that I love and enjoy and hobbies and
interests that I am passionate about.
I am glad that I have nurtured relationships so that I have friends
and family who are supportive and loving.
Menopause will come to pass in every woman’s life in one form or
another.
These four “glads” in particular remind me that when menopause presents its challenges, I can still see it as a Glad Season because I DO have much to be glad about.
During the week ahead, think about what YOU have to be glad about.
~Write about it.
~Talk about it.
Share your “glads” with others and see if you can perhaps shift some of your thinking that’s not serving you.
Bring about your own sense of GLADNESS about this menopause season!
Yours in gladness,
shelli
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