On being human

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On being human....

I turned 60 this week. Such a significant threshold. I was honoured to be gifted a Crone Ceremony by my beautiful sister-hood. What an incredible and powerful experience. What a gift of love. What a deeply honouring and soul nourishing process.

In truth I’ve been in denial about turning 60. When I finally decided to face the reality, I encountered all my inner demons and preconditioned ideas about what it means to reach this age:

’I am too old to be valuable to anyone.’
’I am too old to be amping up my career. It's time to retire.’
’Women disappear and become invisible as they age.’
’In a society that values youthfulness and sexyness, I don’t have a place.’

What I now know to be true:
’I am officially an old fart’
’I can say and do whatever I want’
’I have been training for this time of my life ever since I was born’
’I am powerful’
’I have big work to do and I am so ready’

Looking back on my life, I love my younger self. I’m so proud of her. Sadly, there was a time when I didn’t think so kindly of her.

I punished her for not being good enough, not being beautiful enough, for all the mistakes I made. The result of unresolved trauma to lose my voice and become invisible. I have grieved deeply for her, and have forgiven myself for what I inflicted on myself for so many years. I love who I am. I cherish my body. I own my birth right to be fully self expressed and stand strong for who I am and what I believe in.

Katia Krassas 

See my bio here: natureconnectionempowerment

If you’re looking for support and are interested in how I can help, please reach out.

At midlife, I embarked on a healing journey that involved overcoming trauma, letting go of people-pleasing, and finding my voice. I changed my career to become a Holistic Counsellor, Healer, and Nature Connection Facilitator. Now, I help women connect to their inner power and feel comfortable in their own skin.