How to make peace with your aging body

Aging is hard on the body but perhaps harder on the mind, and our culture does not make it any easier.

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The Age of Invisibility

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The Age of Invisibility

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Aging with Grace

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Aging with Grace

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How to make peace with your aging body

Aging is hard on the body but perhaps harder on the mind, and our culture does not make it any easier.

The Age of Invisibility

The Age of Invisibility

As I enter this age of invisibility, I find it in some ways liberating. I’m less self-conscious about what I wear or how I look, and I often enjoy being a “fly on the wall”.

Aging with Grace

By exposing yourself to the unwanted thought or sensation without judgment, over time it becomes easier to accept.

Aging with Grace

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