I'm Too Old...

I have never understood the phrase, "I didn't get this old being stupid."

Conversely, I have most certainly gotten this old being stupid. I have gotten this old by making and learning from my mistakes, being hardheaded and regretful, and learning the same lessons until they're etched into my mind.

I am still learning, but there are certain things I am just too old for. I'm too old...

To deal with negative energy.

To entertain things that don't serve me.

Not to create the best version of myself.

To settle.

To deal with BS.

To waste time on somebody who I cannot see in my future.

Not to make the most of the cards I'm dealt.

To hang on to toxic relationships.

To operate out of the values, ideals and standards handed to me.

To see myself through the lenses of others.

Not to say no.

To play games.

To not do things that make me feel good.

To not fill my cup first.

To live in shame.

To swallow my feelings and then be resentful.

To make myself small or palatable.

To not prioritize my health.

To compare my body to others.

To compete with anyone but myself.

To allow someone to tell me my worth.

Not to recognize when I need help and to ask for help.

To not do the work.

To not take responsibility for the part I play.

But I am not too old to start over and go after my dreams, and I am not too old to believe in new beginnings.

There is no magical age at which you "get it," no age at which you should have completed an arbitrary checklist. There is only your experience, journey, adventure, and joy... and you are never too old for that.

Inspired by: @yourdiagnonsense

Goodies

Body+: Workout Like Tracee

Cravings: Think Outside the Box

Flo(w): Keep it Golden, Girl!

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