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LIFE LESSONS
The Silver Ceiling: Breaking Barriers at Any Age
We never followed society's rules and we’re certainly not starting now!
This generation refuses to age gracefully.
In the true spirit of the English Pantomime, when society shouts, “Oh no you can’t,” we, the aging population, shout back, “Oh yes we can.”
We have spent decades shattering barriers, rewriting the rules, and redefining what’s possible.
So why stop now?
The boldness that drove our past victories can help us smash the silver ceiling and claim what’s still waiting for us.
Smashing barriers isn’t just what we’ve done, it's who we are.
Dancing on the silver ceiling
At 60, after 25 years as a divorcée, I met that special someone – a national competitive rock ‘n’ roll dancer! Before I knew it, he had me swinging, swaying, and twirling to the music’s rhythmic beat. Dance floor boldness made every fiber of my being come alive, igniting a vitality I hadn’t felt in years.
And it wasn’t just the dancing; the retro dresses and multicolored, sparkling petticoats made me feel visible, instilling a hunger to shine and know my true potential.
