Comments on: Subliminal Botox

By: kimberly

kimberly — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 01:50:22 +0000

Very inspiring! Life has lot to offer so don’t get old..:-)

By: Lin

Lin — Sun, 03 Feb 2008 21:22:33 +0000

I helped at a tea for the elderly at a church…and we played a game….starting by the oldest person going down…and a beautiful lady of 84 came up…sat down…and looked at everyone.

I asked her what is her secret to staying so young? on which she replies…ahh..you know..creams…and water…and so on….I said…no…what keeps you so young of heart? and she pulled back her shoulders…lift her chin up and with a smile said, “content of the mind”..xx

By: Laure

Laure — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 15:25:58 +0000

Love the concept! The wrinkles and gray hairs don’t bother me (much). The idea of being radiant, of having an internal glow is so very appealing to me. And to me, this has nothing to do with age other than (I think) the glow comes more easily at a younger age.

I’ve been trying to adapt it into my life since I read your post, Christine. I’d like to know if anyone besides me having a difficult time with this?!! I think it’s a really neat idea and one I want to embrace. It’s just not happening! I know pushing it is counterproductive and not really sure where the resistance is coming from. Hmmm, where’s my journal? Maybe that will help me sort this one out. As always, Christine, thanks for the thought provoking posts! ~ Laure

By: Sunset Sister

Sunset Sister — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 03:53:45 +0000

I’m 65 – arghhhhh, it’s hard to even say! – but I look good, not good for my age, but good – how’s that for positive thinking? I’m surprised when I meet other women my age who seem to have accepted or embraced the idea that there is “no use” in trying to look good, or even nice anymore. What’s with that? Self-esteem has gotten mixed up with lack of discipline regarding nutrition, exercise, spiritual formation – oh, I sound like a nut! But I agree with THE Judy that having an age and image in your mind does a world of good for you and for those with whom you live and work and play! Thanks, Christine. I always enjoy your articles and your readers’ comments.

By: Alice

Alice — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 02:43:06 +0000

Hi Christine,
This is such excellent timing for me. I just finished going through menopause and my only complaint is that I seem to be gaining weight even though I am not eating more or exercising less. I love the J affirmation idea, since I ride public transportation, I will have to think of something else besides license plates.

I think that as more boomers like me get older we are going to redefine the response to aging, in many ways that have been expressed in these comments: feeling affirmed from within rather than getting validation for looking a certain way. I find that the older I get the better I feel inside, the more comfortable in my own skin. I am 51, people say I don’t look it, but to paraphrase Gloria Steinem, this is what 51 looks like!

By: tammy

tammy — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 01:52:14 +0000

Oh, yes-s-s-s-s!

I was THERE! Judy continues to be my inspiration. Even sitting by her at the retreat was a blast of fun energy. And Christine’s right, she is beautiful, beautiful.

By: Caren

Caren — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 11:41:50 +0000

I used to feel the same way as lucy – bring it on! But now I’m 42, and skin that used to be *here* is now *here*, and now… I’m not so willing to be the standard-bearer for pushing against our youth-centered culture. Not that I don’t want wrinkles, etc…. it’s just so jarring when the person in the mirror doesn’t reflect the person I feel like on the inside. It’s a lot to think about. I look at pictures of Jane Goodall, and she’s so undeniably gorgeous, with her wrinkles and grey hair. She’s also 73. Not 42. I guess as we continue to redefine what each age means, and “old age” is getting older and older, we want our face to reflect how we feel. 60 is the new 40, or something like that.

I like the idea of that affirmation, and trigger. I think my trigger will be the word “Mama” – I’m sure I hear it hundreds of times every day! I am radiant and vital, and my body and face reflect that. (or something along those lines) (No pun intended)

By: Caryn

Caryn — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 18:52:51 +0000

What a cool idea! It sounds like the affirmations some psychologists, self-help books, etc. encourage people to use. Although I haven’t tried affirmations, I’ve heard they work really well.

By: Christine Kane

Christine Kane — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 18:09:39 +0000

judy (not THE judy!) I think this is what it’s all about. More energy and vitality!

m – i agree. openness and shiny-ness are good things!

susie – i’m not sure this is about looking “perfect” – but I do know it has a lot to do with radiating. and i remember meeting a woman in asheville who did facials – and she told me about how she’s very careful about smiling because of the wrinkles it would give her. (she was 25 at the time.) and her skin was, indeed, perfect! however, she didn’t look all that happy!

By: Susie

Susie — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 17:56:57 +0000

It’s such an oddity how much time and effort people put into looking “perfect” and how scared folks are of getting wrinkles. I saw a headline once that read “Smiling may cause wrinkles” Oh goodness, I guess that means if we want to be “flawless” then we shouldn’t smile anymore (how sad).
Well, I’m 25 and I have wrinkles from smiling a lot and, knowing how I got those wrinkles, makes me very grateful!