59-60 and Waiting to Die?Written by Nancy R. Fenn
What is Saturn Return? I'm nation's Saturn Return expert and I'm here to help you understand this all important period in your life. This is one of my missions in life. There is little in our culture that prepares us for magnitude of Saturn Return and it consequences, not just immediately but for years to come. Sad but true, if first Saturn Return is not handled consciously, second one can be fatal! But read on ... there's an exciting alternative.You see, Saturn Return isn't just for people between 28-30 years old. It is just as important when you have your SECOND Saturn Return. This occurs when you're between 58-60. I'm just as interested in reaching second Saturn Return people as I am those in their late twenties. As nation's Saturn Return expert, I want you to anticipate amazing changes that can come between 58-60 that usher in a fruitful and meaningful new stage of life. And I really mean this. It isn't about "golden years" of advertisements. It's about something genuinely pure gold ... something akin to metal alchemists were looking for. There is nothing in our culture that prepares us for this!! Many people between 58 and 60 are shoring themselves up with a stockpile of supplies, waiting to die. They surround themselves with provisions, people and other "evidence" of security for "old age". They turn life over to their kids -- ask them what's new and they tell you what their adult children are doing!! This is not living. This is waiting to die. Life is for living. What about YOUR life? There will be new things on other side of your second Return if you catch wave. You see, second Saturn Return is intended to welcome in perhaps most exciting cycle of all, a new cycle, waning cycle. This is a cycle not of sitting around waiting to die but of GIVING BACK. I personally believe that mentoring becomes #1 most significant and health affirming activity at this time in life. My father mentored many people during his life. He was very successful in his career and a born teacher. He genuinely loved his work and he loved people. But there was one young man in particular he mentored intensely when he was in his late 50s and I remember thinking, "Why this is one of most meaningful relationships my father has ever had!" It was very inspiring for me to do same and to look forward to that time in my life. I always have an apprentice and as I get older it becomes a rich experience. After all, our own kids don't want to listen to us anymore!!
| | Cheap Halloween CostumesWritten by Kathryn Finney
This past week, I wrote in weekly newsletter about how hard it is to find cool halloween costumes without going into debt. I asked my fellow fashionistas for advice and here are some of best ideas- all for under $20 bucks.For Single Girl: Queen of World. This is a Halloween favorite. Head to your nearest Salvation Army or Goodwill for old prom/evening dresses, or back of your closet for those “forgotten” bridesmaid dresses. The puffier and gaudier, better. Go to Claire’s Boutique and purchase a tiara (usually around $5 to $10), several “diamond” rings, and elbow-length, white gloves. Throw on rhinestone jewelry, correct that posture, and purchase ‘Hello’ (a.k.a British ‘People’) at your local Barnes and Noble. Now, here is piece de triumph: Have your male spouse/friend/partner be your man–servant, “James”, for whole night. Total outfit cost: $20.00-$80.00, depending on size of your kingdom. Marathon Runner. Toast Olympics and dress like you’re a marathon runner. Purchase a tank, shorts, and tennis shoes (the Canadian Athletic apparel store ROOTS has some great Olympic items at their online store). Since it is end of October, go ahead and wear tights underneath those short shorts. Print out a race number on your computer, pin it to your tank, and you are ready to go. Total Outfit cost: 0.00-$40.00, depending on medal you are seeking. Christina Aguilera. All you need is a big blonde wig (think drag queen), black eyeliner, a plaid mini-skirt, a cropped top, and some thigh-high boots and you are set. It is helpful to bring a little CD player and have “Genie in a Bottle” playing in background. Total Outfit cost $10.00-$50.00, depending on size of your record contract. For couples: Ward & June Cleaver. The fifties look was very hot this summer, so head out to your local department store or thrift shop and find fifties-inspired, a-line dresses for a fraction of their normal price. Check out post summer sales at your local department store like Macys. Add a simple strand of pearls, pearl earrings, a waist apron, sensible pumps and you are ready to go. Have your significant other dress as Ward. Total Outfit cost $40.00- $80.00, depending on whether ‘Beav’ needs braces.
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