5 Ways To Keep That Youthful Glow By Aging Gracefully

By Jennifer Elizabeth Masters

Aging gracefully is more than a spiritual experience, it is a way of life. If you want to turn back the hands of time, these five suggestions will help you remove the ravages of time not only from your face, body, and health but you will feel more vibrant, happy, youthful and alive! 

Men before you leave this page thinking this isn't for you, think again. Men need to take care of themselves inside and out too. Men more than women are notorious for not taking care of themselves. Graceful aging is for everyone, no matter how old you are.

This October, I will turn 62. That's right, in less than two months I will celebrate and I mean celebrate my sixty-second birthday. I don't feel old; I feel eighteen inside. When other people tell me they are old, I tell them they can't possibly be because they are younger than me, and I am not OLD!

These photos were just taken, by Timothi Jane Graham in Pasadena California, August 21st, 2016. None are airbrushed, or altered in any way. Nor have I had facial surgery, lipo, botox or any other such treatment.

No matter how old you are right now, aging is inevitable. How you live your life contributes to the way you look in your Golden Years. 

Why should you care? Looking and feeling youthful, happy and vibrant is cause for celebration. Life is so much easier when you are happy, and feeling good. 40% of how you feel is up to you and what you do. When you take care of your soul, you begin to turn back the years. Your face softens, you radiate love from the core of your being.

I live alone, in the hot, dry desert of California. I have experienced lots of challenges and strife. I have had trauma, suffering and pain

both physical and emotional. Those issues no longer define me. I have overcome the past. 

I am outside every single day, walking, dancing and playing in the desert sun. I go to the beach regularly, and I don't take drugs, medicines or any hormones to soften the ravages of time. It is what I do for my soul that keeps me young, ageless and timeless.

For years, I was on such a tight budget I couldn't afford expensive face creams or products to keep my face in tip top shape. Following are my recommendations for looking and staying youthful, beautiful and radiant well beyond your seventies and eighties whether you are alone, married or polyamorous and no matter your budget. Taking care of your body temple is a sacred act and daily practice.

Happiness more than anything is what has caused me to look younger now than I did five years ago. Working with me will help you get to happy! 

1. Meditate daily. Even ten minutes to start is enough to get you going. Turn off your cell phone, music and telephone. Turn inward by sitting in silence focusing on the center of your chest, your heart chakra. Smile like Mona Lisa to your heart while you meditate. A smile to yourself shifts you. Meditation can help you remember things you have forgotten, it connects you with Source energy and puts you in a state of flow. Meditation will improve your ability to stay young because it reduces stress and softens you. Link to Divine Presence Process Meditation. 

2. Do mantras daily. Mantras shift the brain to congruency. When brain waves are congruent we feel calm; stress is released, our body can heal itself. I had a tumor on the side of my thigh disappear in less than six weeks. Our body can heal itself when we give it what it needs. Our body and mind need stillness and quiet daily.

We create new neuro pathways with positive statements that we repeat silently in the background of our mind. Peeling carrots, cooking, driving, showering, walking, riding your bike, are all times when you can use a mantra silently without anyone knowing. Mantras can also be sung to music if you wish. An Indian Guru told me that mantras done silently are much more powerful than those out loud. When I began doing mantras silently, my mental chatter stopped completely. The craziness went away. A calm overcame my mind. Can you imagine a quiet mind?

3. Treat your body temple as your church. Would you defame, critique or destroy a church? Of course not. Constant self-criticism causes disease. Set healthy boundaries and respect yourself. Take care to get enough sleep, good food and nurture your soul daily. Drink plenty of water, avoid those substances that you know don't serve your highest good. Let food be thy medicine. 

4. Your home is your sanctuary, keep it clean, orderly and free of arguments. Arguing in your home causes negativity to stick to soft furnishings. You lay your head on a pillow after an argument with your spouse, and you are sleeping on a pile of negativity. If you have disagreements, do your best to do your discussing outside of your home and especially your bedroom.

5. Know that The Universe and God always have your back. You are always supported by the Universe. Everything you need is always given to you when you trust. 

Worry is a useless emotion, one I know quite well. Worry causes stress and ages you. Trust and faith will help you overcome worry. Remind yourself of this fact by repeating the following statement(s) upon rising and right before sleep. Meditating helps you stay connected and reminded of your Divine nature. I have included my video for you to help you get started. All it takes is seventeen minutes each day to feel loved and open to receive love. If you have difficulty with any of these, contact me for a private session to get connected and clear.

The Universe always brings me what I need exactly when I need it!

The Universe is always and in every way orchestrating my life for me.

The Universe always supports me.

Once we connect to our personal Divinity, we are never alone. 

I want to hear from you. Did this article help you? What are you currently doing to age gracefully?

Are you ready to find happiness and love? Are you certain that your life can be better, happier and more fulfilling but you don't know how to get there? 

E-mail Jennifer for a private discovery session to find out if her work is
a good fit for you. Jennifer works with women to build confidence, healthy boundaries, self-esteem and step into their innate power. 

Find Jennifer's books on Amazon. 

Jennifer is the author of the forthcoming book:

Happy Here, Happy Anywhere

The Guide For Overcoming Anxiety, Depression and Unhappiness Without A Prescription!

Jennifer is both a healer and a love and passion coach. She empowers women to be the strong, powerful confident women they truly are, helping them find joy and love within so that life becomes a moving meditation filled with bliss, fun and happiness.

A very special thank you to Timothi Jane Graham who did such an amazing and professional job on these photos. Timothi got me and captured my soul essence in these photos. Thank you Timothi! You are one beautiful and gifted woman! 

Feeling Like 18 At 60!

By Jennifer Elizabeth Masters

On October 27th, of 2014, I turn 60. I am amazed. Not that I don't remember the passage of time, or all that I have experienced. It is an overwhelming sense of gratitude for the life I have, the work I do each day and the people I help.

I am happy, content, healthy, vibrant and feel like I am still eighteen inside. Only when I put my glasses on and stand in front of the mirror do I remember and see the aging process occurring. It is then that I wonder who it is that is looking back at me! I will not hide my wrinkles with surgery. Nor will I have a staple or band placed in my stomach. I treat my body as if it is my temple. I love and take care of it.

I know many others who like me, don't take Asprin, Advil or Aleve, not even when a headache occurs. We don't eat much sugar, wheat or processed foods. We rarely drink alcohol or do anything to our temple that would harm it. We love ourselves and are grateful for the lives we lead. The more gratitude we express, the better our life becomes. I recently was writing a thank you note to a couple who had been long-time clients. As I thought about this couple, my heart opened and expanded. At exactly this moment, my cell phone rang. It was a new client this same couple had referred to me because of the work I had done for them. How great is that? Expressing gratitude for the good in our lives is the very fuel which brings more of what we desire.

Living a life awakened is a beautiful thing. We are still growing, but the pain has diminished. The anguish that used to be so familiar is gone. The anxiety and depression, a distant memory that we only mention to those we know we can help. Even the trauma which caused our deep soul searching is something that we recognize as a gift. The lessons are the very thing that spurred us on to seek a better life. The wisdom gained along the path makes us feel very full and fertile, even though the thought of giving birth makes us roll on the floor in uproarious laughter. I remember when I was first going through menopause, feeling sad that I wouldn't be able to have another child. I love where I am. I love my empty nest. I would not change it for the world. Instead, I wait for grandchildren secretly, not wanting to pressure my adult children, the way I was. I want my children to live the lives they desire and love, rather than the one I want. I manage to keep my very opinionated mouth shut for once. I know they are each having their own personal life experience. I allow them to do so, mostly without my interference. I am afterall still a mother! I do have thoughts and feelings about what they do. I may voice them, but I don't try to shove my ideas or beliefs down their throats any more.

When we love ourselves through the aging process, we eat well, consuming organic vegetables and fruits daily, avoiding wheat, sugar and packaged foods. This way Diabetes, heart disease and obesity are diseases we side-step. Instead of aging quickly, we age slowly. Our thoughts also keep us looking youthful and vibrant. The more positive we are, the better our organs work. The slower we age. We think ourselves healthy, every day. Instead of looking 60, we look 40. The better care we take of ourselves, the more balanced we are. Living a life well beyond 100 is not only possible today, it is probable.

Retirement is not something we think about. When we do what we love, our work is our joy. Feeling passionate towards our vocation gives us a tremendous sense of fulfillment. We give back to the world and humanity through our writing, example and lives.

For me, it is my wicked sense of humor and ability to laugh at myself that gets me through any sticky situation. Just today, I checked. Backing out of a parking spot at Alfalfa's market, in Boulder, Colorado, I did not notice the car that appeared on my left, seemingly out of nowhere. Talking and driving maybe too much for me with my daughter and her boyfriend in my car, I was focused on our conversation. I live in the present. Rather than blame the woman for mysteriously appearing, I apologized profusely to her then laughed at myself for the near miss, I narrowly escaped. I am protected, guided and loved. I look forward to my next 60 years of giving, teaching and joy!

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Jennifer Elizabeth Masters is the author of en men and women with deeper understanding, wisdom and humor! This book will turn you on, create passion and help you create deeper intimate relationships.

She is a life, love and sex coach with a focus on sexual dysfunction. Whether you are non-orgasmic, have erectile dysfunction or HTP, this book is for anyone with an interest in becoming a better lover, partner or spouse. If you are considering divorce, buy this book. If your marriage seems dead, buy this book. If you are confused about sex or how to become orgasmic, buy Orgasm for Life. it is direct, to the point and funny! If you feel unhappy in your relationship, buy this book. Orgasm For Life is available on Amazon.com

Happy Birthday

Michael Whitenburgh

October 27, 2014 6:30 AM

Happy Birthday Jennifer, It's Your Day... Relax with your ‘feet-up’! .. Well done.

Oh!! Don't forget to keep inspiring us all being an ‘Outstanding Woman’. You really are so significant to so many - even people you don’t even know.

Thanks for being you and delighting us.

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