This is essay number 7 from my sarahseekingikigai.substack.com site

It is called No longer expected to be beautiful
AKA Age brings freedom, even for gingers

In it I reflect on how empowering it is to be a GenX woman, nearing the age of 50 and finally feeling confident and happy in my own skin.

I want that for everyone and hope that embracing an ikigai mindset can help us find purpose and meaning and be less hung up on societal expectations for us.