Hmm. When I was 50 (51 to be honest) I left a Silicon Valley/Corporate America life to retire early in Ajijic, Mexico. Now I'm 80 (81 to be honest). I could never have anticipated the joy of living each day to the fullest, and letting the Universe lead me in directions I could not have imagined. I've published 2 books and hundreds of articles. I'm new to Substack and don't even know how to find the people I want to follow, but the Universe led me to you. Kally Rae, what a wonderful 30 years (at least) you have ahead of you.
I can’t tell you how much energy and joy it gave me to read this note from you. Thank yo ufor find me and for leading the way to freedom and joy in our crone years!
This SO resonates with me. I'm in the middle of raising my kids at the not-so-young 44, but feeling such a pull back to my writing and doing messy art with my hands. Scrapbooking and collage and weaving all my passions together into a more soulful existence. It's what I feel and what I need. Happy almost 50th; so much richness and joy lie ahead. We all need to follow our hearts, our inner voice, our true knowing ❤️
Happy birthday, Kelly Rae! I turned 50 two weeks ago. It’s a big one! I’m in my mid-life, but due to specific circumstances, in many ways I’m starting over. I’m feeling called to pursue a new love of illustration; to write and draw books celebrating the joys of being little. All I want to do is draw. I’m so excited to have found this new passion and am excited to follow along with yours!
I love this story! It’s very inspiring Kelly Rae and compels me to look back over my almost 68 years to appreciate where I’ve been, how much I’ve experienced, learned and shared. This will no doubt give rise to new ideas, deep appreciation, and gratitude.
My whispers call me to more simplicity, less responsibility, a home and retreat center in the country, and renewed commitment to living my life on purpose, and never stopping to play with my passions.
Hooray! And happy almost birthday. I've been listening to my whispers, too. Trying new things with my art. Keeping some of my experiments just for me. Slowing down and unplugging. Here's to more dreaming and doing. 💚
Poetry is what I'm feeling called to these days. It can feel at times ridiculous in this phase of late capitalism to create art, but it also feels all the more necessary at a time when it's crucial we reconnect with our humanity, the universe and possibility. 🙏 Keen to see where you take this publication!
Hmm. When I was 50 (51 to be honest) I left a Silicon Valley/Corporate America life to retire early in Ajijic, Mexico. Now I'm 80 (81 to be honest). I could never have anticipated the joy of living each day to the fullest, and letting the Universe lead me in directions I could not have imagined. I've published 2 books and hundreds of articles. I'm new to Substack and don't even know how to find the people I want to follow, but the Universe led me to you. Kally Rae, what a wonderful 30 years (at least) you have ahead of you.
I can’t tell you how much energy and joy it gave me to read this note from you. Thank yo ufor find me and for leading the way to freedom and joy in our crone years!
This SO resonates with me. I'm in the middle of raising my kids at the not-so-young 44, but feeling such a pull back to my writing and doing messy art with my hands. Scrapbooking and collage and weaving all my passions together into a more soulful existence. It's what I feel and what I need. Happy almost 50th; so much richness and joy lie ahead. We all need to follow our hearts, our inner voice, our true knowing ❤️
I hear you, Rebecca! Here’s to listening to our whispers and allowing them to guide the way. T
Happy birthday, Kelly Rae! I turned 50 two weeks ago. It’s a big one! I’m in my mid-life, but due to specific circumstances, in many ways I’m starting over. I’m feeling called to pursue a new love of illustration; to write and draw books celebrating the joys of being little. All I want to do is draw. I’m so excited to have found this new passion and am excited to follow along with yours!
I love this story! It’s very inspiring Kelly Rae and compels me to look back over my almost 68 years to appreciate where I’ve been, how much I’ve experienced, learned and shared. This will no doubt give rise to new ideas, deep appreciation, and gratitude.
My whispers call me to more simplicity, less responsibility, a home and retreat center in the country, and renewed commitment to living my life on purpose, and never stopping to play with my passions.
Happy Almost 50th birthday. I celebrate you. 🎉🎉🎉
Celebrating all of your 68 years of learning and unlearning and transforming and creating a life of beauty, Kathy!
Hooray! And happy almost birthday. I've been listening to my whispers, too. Trying new things with my art. Keeping some of my experiments just for me. Slowing down and unplugging. Here's to more dreaming and doing. 💚
Yes to all of this!!!
Poetry is what I'm feeling called to these days. It can feel at times ridiculous in this phase of late capitalism to create art, but it also feels all the more necessary at a time when it's crucial we reconnect with our humanity, the universe and possibility. 🙏 Keen to see where you take this publication!
I cannot agree more. Truly.