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Finding Grace In The Midst Of Change
A Mid-Life Entrepreneur’s Journey
This past week taught me a powerful lesson about listening to my body.
At 40+, running a business while navigating unexpected health challenges isn’t just about pushing through — it’s about learning when to pause and regroup.
Being sick and experiencing irregular cycles hit me harder than I expected.
For the first time, my usual “work through it” approach didn’t serve me.
Instead of forcing myself to maintain the pace, I chose to retreat to my safe space — sometimes just being still, other times losing myself in books, and often simply resting.
Fortunately, the timing aligned with the Lunar New Year, when the world naturally slows down. It became my permission slip to heal and reset.
Here’s what I’m learning:
Our bodies in our 40s speak a different language.
They’re constantly evolving, teaching us new lessons about self-care and resilience. Each month, each year brings changes that require us to adapt and listen more deeply.
Today, I’m back at my desk, back to creating, back to leading — but with a deeper understanding that sometimes, the most…
