Aspire Magazine: Inspiration for a Woman's Soul.(TM) Oct/Nov 2016 Aspire Mag Full Issue | Page 14

CONTENTS 32 AUTUMN SELF CARE PRACTICES: THE GODDESS LIFESTYLE WAY! by Lisa Marie Rosati Autumn is a time when nature beckons you to of let go of what no longer serves. Just as nature does this is the time for our magical work too. It’s the time of year to pull off any unnecessary armor you’ve accumulated and begin to place your focus inward. Goddess Creatrix Lisa Marie Rosati shares some of her favorite selfcare practices for autumn. 14 “Midlife is the time to let go of an over-dominant ego and to contemplate the deeper significance of human existence.” C.G. JUNG 36 3 POWERFUL PRACTICES TO DITCH YOUR PEOPLE PLEASING CAPE FOR GOOD by Emily Madill When we stop acting like people pleasers, we no longer allow others’ opinions and expectations to guide our path. The worries and backflips that were once the foundation of our existence, can just sort of fade off into the distance. What becomes more important is living from our truth, our integrity and our authentic voice. The voice that encourages us to be over the moon happy to be who we are — www.AspireMAG.net | October / November 2016 regardless of how we may be perceived. 39 AWAKENING TO AUTHENTICITY: A NEW PARADIGM FOR WOMEN IN MIDLIFE by Christy Whitman The woman you are today reflects the culmination of every experience you’ve ever had; every challenge you’ve faced, every obstacle you’ve overcome, and all the wisdom you’ve gained in the process. In this moment, you have more insight, more perspective and more wisdom than the version of you that existed