Welcome to positive aging.
Affirmations for your future self.
I'm Camilla.
And this is a moment to pause,
Reconnect with yourself and welcome in the possibilities of what is ahead of you.
Find a comfortable position.
Let your hands rest wherever they feel at ease.
You can gently close your eyes or soften your gaze.
Notice the support beneath you.
Let your shoulders soften and release any tension you're holding in your jaw.
Take a comfortable breath in.
And let it out gently.
There is nothing you need to achieve in the next 10 minutes.
Give yourself permission to be here.
Just as you are.
Getting older can bring all sorts of feelings.
Gratitude,
Uncertainty,
Pride,
Sadness,
And excitement.
And there is room for all of them here.
Today,
We're making a space for a kinder,
More hopeful relationship with growing older.
I like to call this Jogo,
The joy of growing old.
An invitation to appreciate who you are becoming,
Care for yourself today,
And stay open to the life ahead.
I'll share each affirmation and leave a little space for you to repeat it either silently or out loud.
And if a statement feels unfamiliar,
You can always begin it with the words,
I am open to believing.
Let's begin.
I am worthy of care at every age.
Your needs matter now.
You can give yourself time to rest,
Nourishment,
Connection,
And attention without waiting until everything else is done.
I am worthy of care at every age.
I can appreciate my body and I support it with kindness.
Notice something your body allows you to experience.
The warmth of sunlight.
The sound of someone you love.
The feeling of a comfortable breath.
You can appreciate those moments while acknowledging whatever feels difficult today.
I can appreciate my body.
And I support it with kindness.
I can build strength in ways that work for me.
Let go of comparing yourself with someone else or with an earlier version of you.
Consider what supporting your strength looks like in your life today.
Allow yourself to begin where you are.
I can build strength in ways that work for me.
I remain open to learning,
Connection and new experiences.
There are conversations you haven't had yet,
Things you haven't discovered,
And people you haven't met.
Allow yourself a little curiosity about what comes next.
I remain open to learning,
Connection and new experiences.
I honour the wisdom I have gained.
Think of something you understand about yourself now that you once struggled to see.
A boundary you have learned to set.
Something you value more deeply.
A decision you now make with greater confidence.
Give yourself a moment to recognize that growth.
I honour the wisdom I have gained.
My life continues to hold meaning and possibility.
Meaning can live in ordinary moments,
Caring for someone,
Making something,
Sharing what you know,
Spending time on something you love.
Notice what feels meaningful.
My life continues to hold meaning and possibility.
I make room for moments of joy.
Cultivating joy begins with noticing what brings you pleasure.
Connection.
Or a sense of wonder.
A favourite song.
A laugh with a friend.
Fresh air on your face.
These small moments deserve your attention even when life feels complicated.
Let one small joy come to mind.
I make room for moments of joy.
The care I give myself today is a gift.
To my future self.
If it feels comfortable.
Imagine yourself 10 years from now.
You don't need a clear picture.
Simply bring to mind the person you are becoming.
Imagine sharing an ordinary,
Enjoyable moment with them.
Maybe having a cup of tea.
Where are you?
Who is with you?
And what are you enjoying?
Now ask your future self.
What would you like me to make more room for today?
Let an answer come without forcing it.
Is it rest?
Friendship?
Movement?
Creativity?
Time and nature?
Something you've been putting off that really matters to you.
The care I give myself today is a gift to my future self.
Now let these words settle.
I am worthy of care at every age.
I can appreciate my body and support it with kindness.
I can build strength in ways that work for me.
I remain open to learning,
Connection and new experiences.
I honour the wisdom I have gained.
My life continues to hold meaning and possibility.
I make room for moments of joy.
The care I give myself today is a gift to my future self.
Take another comfortable breath.
Let it out.
Feel the support beneath you again.
Just choose one small act of care to take into your day,
Something simple and within reach.
Picture when you will do it.
How does it make you feel?
And carry this thought with you.
There is more life ahead of me to enjoy.
And I can care for that life today.
Gently move your fingers and toes and notice all the sounds around you.
And when you're ready,
Open your eyes.
Or lift your gaze.
Thank you so much for sharing this time with me.
May you meet the years ahead with curiosity,
Kindness,
And joy.
