Like many of you reading this, I approached 40 a little unsettled, a little anxious but a little excited also for what is to come. No one wants their ‘better’ days behind them, so I decided to hit 40 feeling fabulous and planned for a future of fun to come. This photo shoot was step 1.
In the lead up to these pics being taken I asked myself, “am I ready… is my body ready?” Of course the answer was no but as part of the plan, I practiced a mantra that will stay with me forever; ‘everyday is a gift and is to be celebrated, life is too short for no’.
I arrived for my make up wishing I had some liquid courage on my side. Sharon quickly talked me out of that one and made me feel comfortable about what was to come. I started to actually feel proud of myself for sticking to the plan. Two hours later and I felt like a goddess, fabulous was for the old me. This brings me to the moment that changed everything… I started to notice the best features of my body and less about the bits I’ve wasted so much of my time on. A sense of freedom washed over me as I left the studio, tears of happiness rolling down my face.
I went straight from the shoot to lunch with my mum who knows I wear little makeup. “Your glowing” she said, which I knew had nothing to do with how my face was done up. I felt like I was radiating happiness whilst I told her my experience. “Every day is for celebrating” she said, and I realised what a great start I’d made on my plan past 40.
I gave the framed photos to my husband with no reservation, I was proud of myself and still am. I felt like a goddess that day and looked like one too. An experience I’ll never forget and changed my life forever.
I am now kind to myself or remind myself to be. I am grateful for my gifts and I’ll keep celebrating the best way I know how. You should too.
Thanks Sharon!!!