Lisa Ray Instagram – So in this free wheeling video I’m addressing what I see as two taboos: the topic of menopause and also the topic of a much misunderstood state of being: Surrender. It’s okay to feel triggered by the notion of Surrender or fearful of the concept, just as we are taught to fear ageing. But it’s time to clear out old patterns of workaholism and optimising our behaviour for validation and to gain society’s approval, which at some point you realise is a losing game. Surrender is not passive nor lazy nor a sign of weakness but the opposite. Only when your mind, spirit, body and centre is aligned and firm can you relax into present moment and surrender. You can also define it as a sense of flow or acceptance. Menopause is natural. Ageing is natural. You can accept it or struggle and your choice will define your experience. Mind you- perimenopause is a beast. You are not crazy, get the help and support you need to pass through to the other side! Here’s a few thoughts about reframing the menopause journey: 1. It’s an awakening to a new, rich stage of life. Get curious about how it will look for you. 2. The symptoms you experience will bring a renewed awareness to your body and probably gratitude for your health as well as a more pro-active approach 3. An opportunity to connect with passions that fell by the wayside because they may have seemed less important than getting ahead. Hopefully this phase will equip us all with a more expansive perspective on what’s important in life and how to draw boundaries. 4. A time for rest, growth and reinvention. It’s been the most personally fertile time of my life even as I’ve learned to prioritise my health and mental well being. Something magical happens when you learn to both work smart and accept nothing less than what you deserve. What do you think? #menopause #menopauseawareness #menopausesupport #menopausematters #tabootopics