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Hello friends,

I used to dread turning 50. Like many people, I absorbed the message that getting older meant slowing down, losing relevance, or being sidelined. But the truth I’ve discovered is almost the opposite. Midlife is full of unexpected joys. Reflecting on these now, I realize how many were part of my younger years as well, but I took them for granted and now look at them very differently.

In this week’s post, I share some of the joys I appreciate in my 50s—like the freedom to care less about what people think, the beauty of deeper (and fewer) friendships, and the joy of simply laughing louder and longer. I didn’t plan for these shifts, but they’ve become treasures.

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What if aging isn’t decline at all, but a process of becoming more yourself? The less we chase what doesn’t matter, the more space opens up for what truly does. That might be time with family, or a hobby you finally returned to, or just the quiet confidence of knowing you don’t have to prove yourself anymore.

Write for 10 minutes—don’t overthink. Let the small answers count as much as the big ones.

Pause for a moment.

Close your eyes and imagine yourself on a walk just after sunrise. The air is cool, the light is soft, and you’re holding a warm cup of coffee.

Let yourself feel that blend of peace and possibility. Take three slow breaths here.

Midlife has a way of surprising us—if we let it. My hope is that this week you notice one unexpected joy in your own life, no matter how small. And if you feel like sharing, I’d truly love to hear about it.

With gratitude,

Albert

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