At
fifty, the madwoman in the attic breaks
loose, stomps down the stairs and sets
fire to the house. She will no longer be
imprisoned. Erica Jong
MAD
WOMEN - STEP FORWARD! I am looking for
you.
It
has occurred to me that there is a unique
segment of the population that, when I
coach them, I get VERY excited. They are
"mad" women and they are hanging
around the 50 mark! There's something
profound that happens on the approach, the
landing and the other side of 50. I
believe it's that point in time when our
lives come into sharp focus and we face
our "selves" with astonishing
clarity.
Some
women dive under the covers and pray it
will pass. Others grind to a screeching
halt and say "I've had enough ... I
want change!" I love those women! I
love them because they just know
there is more to living than what they are
experiencing. They no longer want to
tolerate what drains them of energy. They
are dying to feel alive.
In
my coaching practice I've watched these
women spark romance, ignite creativity,
fire up their careers and blaze a trail of
purposeful living wherever they go. These
are women who know that a hot flash is a
signal to fan the flames of their dreams.
I was once told that depression can be
eliminated if you change the first two
letters to "ex" ... expression!
Who knew?
So
before you think you have to buy a
parachute or join a cult, let me say that
being a "Mad" Woman means
something different for each of us. No
matter what, these women have big smiles,
big hearts and big imaginations. They are
equally fearless and terrified of the
unknown that lies ahead.
Life
is too short to feel sick, bored,
frustrated, angry, lonely and bitter. If
this all sounds weird to you, have a good
chuckle and move on. If you are a
"Mad Woman", you'll know exactly
what this means. Take a leap of faith ...
I've got your back!
QUESTION
FOR THE MONTH: What's the mad longing that
is simmering in your soul?
