We are guilty of feeding into those self-fulfilling prophecies with age. By this age you should have kids and be married. By this age a man should be a CEO, not an office worker. When we listen to society instead of own self, we cannot be surprised when things don't work out or just seem to work against us.
The easiest way to avoid this American cultural age obsession is to leave the US. When you are outside of it, you think about it much, much less. I found myself getting so caught up in turning "30" and how I have not reached all my goals yet. Is the world going to end when I turn 30 and is God going to punish me for not accomplishing everything I desired? NO. When you leave and spend time in other countries- the magazines, media, friend, family and strangers comments are out of your face. You can accept and learn about who you are through introspection and cultural exchange with others rather than focusing on a number and where you should be placed.
When one is in the US, there is a scale of numbers and an amount of accomplishments you should have met. Any illness, bad circumstance, or personal difficulty does not matter rather you should be successful if you are 35, 40, 30, 45 etc. and living in American culture. Of course this age phenomenon is present in many cultures, but in the Mayan culture it does not seem to be present.
In Mayan culture some of the older women work even harder than the younger. You can witness real beauty with women weaving always blankets, sweaters, clothing, table clothes, accessories, and everything. They are older women and they are beautiful with each wrinkle representing strength, courage, and hard work. They are not working in Guatemala City for a big office rather they are engaging in their craft and that's beautiful no matter what the age.
While having a family is important and age does seem to correlate with reproducing. There is still a large number of older numbers who reproduce later in their life. While having a child younger is encouraged, it is not a judgement based off one's age.
When one is in the US, there is a scale of numbers and an amount of accomplishments you should have met. Any illness, bad circumstance, or personal difficulty does not matter rather you should be successful if you are 35, 40, 30, 45 etc. and living in American culture. Of course this age phenomenon is present in many cultures, but in the Mayan culture it does not seem to be present.
In Mayan culture some of the older women work even harder than the younger. You can witness real beauty with women weaving always blankets, sweaters, clothing, table clothes, accessories, and everything. They are older women and they are beautiful with each wrinkle representing strength, courage, and hard work. They are not working in Guatemala City for a big office rather they are engaging in their craft and that's beautiful no matter what the age.
While having a family is important and age does seem to correlate with reproducing. There is still a large number of older numbers who reproduce later in their life. While having a child younger is encouraged, it is not a judgement based off one's age.
What's the secret?
There is no secret-it's wide out in the open. Enrich your life with laughter, love, sincere moments, living in your purpose, giving to others, not searching for excess, and you'll never age a day in your life.
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