Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful! The superpower of changing the past -- what a remarkable way of expressing this phenomenon, of the outcome of an expansion of wisdom and compassion.
Several good reminders. One of my favorites: "This ability to be hopeful despite the evidence is something I've cultivated and espoused over the years; and I believe that it is the key ingredient allowing me to feel younger than my years."
My favourites: ‘exposure to a diverse mix of humanity has allowed me the opportunity again and again to see the common threads that run through every single person and holds us all together.’
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I have the same feeling, that life is only getting started for me now, at 57, and though it’s off to a slow and rocky start I’m looking forward to the big reveal. It’s important to hear others affirm this possibility with their experience, so, thank you!
Well said “aging is a lifelong process of adjusting expectations to meet the moment, and it's best to do so with grace, dignity and a sense of humor.” Something to live by for sure. Thank you Celeste!
Thanks, and just want to add that they are a wonderful teacher. A workshop with them, many years ago, is a probably a direct cause for the non-academic writing that I have started to do here on substack.
What a beautiful, inspiring soul you are. At 70, I am gathering your words to make a better life for myself. Thank you.
May I just address Celeste’s simply magnificent style
You may! And I agree. <3
Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful! The superpower of changing the past -- what a remarkable way of expressing this phenomenon, of the outcome of an expansion of wisdom and compassion.
Inspiring thoughts. Thanks.
Several good reminders. One of my favorites: "This ability to be hopeful despite the evidence is something I've cultivated and espoused over the years; and I believe that it is the key ingredient allowing me to feel younger than my years."
My favourites: ‘exposure to a diverse mix of humanity has allowed me the opportunity again and again to see the common threads that run through every single person and holds us all together.’
As well as : “one person’s fights for justice is a fight for everyone everywhere. “
❤️❤️🔥
I have the same feeling, that life is only getting started for me now, at 57, and though it’s off to a slow and rocky start I’m looking forward to the big reveal. It’s important to hear others affirm this possibility with their experience, so, thank you!
Same! <3
Such wonderful words, thank you for this interview.
Such a generous outlook.
I once read a line in a poem that I can’t find now --
“Smile though you know all the facts”
Appreciate Celeste is doing that for the rest of us :) I aspire to do the same
I love that.
Chanting the past as a possibility ❤️❤️❤️
Joyous!
Well said “aging is a lifelong process of adjusting expectations to meet the moment, and it's best to do so with grace, dignity and a sense of humor.” Something to live by for sure. Thank you Celeste!
Thanks, and just want to add that they are a wonderful teacher. A workshop with them, many years ago, is a probably a direct cause for the non-academic writing that I have started to do here on substack.
That's great to hear!
So inspired and uplifted by her observations and wisdom!