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I mentioned at the end of last week’s Fix that I am embracing the Crone within me, and allowing her wisdom to guide me as I continue my journey through life. I want to expand on the Crone concept in this week’s Fix. Now many people have an extremely negative connotation regarding the word Crone. This is especially true when it is prefixed by the words ugly old. However, if they are lucky, even the youngest females reading these words will eventually age and become what some cultures refer to as Crones. And that’s fine because Crones are cool people. Crones do come with anything from a few, to a whole lot of lines and wrinkles. The lines and wrinkles that time has left upon a Crone’s face and body are maps of character that have yet to grace the faces and bodies of those who are still in their Maiden phase of life. Once you get into that Mother phase, the kids you have can wind up giving you stretch marks, at least a few grey hairs, and some worry lines as well.

The Crone stage of woman’s life is a time of giving back to society the wisdom a woman has gained over the years. Crones often like to become involved in all kinds of community activities that allow them to share that wisdom with the younger generation. Since their kids have often flown the coup and they have the time to do so now, Crones also like to fully cultivate and express their passions during this phase of life. And yes, Crones are often very passionate people, both in a general sense of the word, as well as a sexual sense. No, women do necessarily dry up and become frigid old ladies just because they have experienced menopause. Sexually speaking, the Crone stage can actually be a very powerful and fulfilling phase in a woman’s life. It is the stage of sexual mastery. In other words, at this stage of the game we have learned what really turns us on, and off. Crones can be very assertive when it comes to expressing their sexuality, which is a great turn on for some men.

I am proudly embracing my Crone Grace, and encouraging other women who are at that stage of life to do the same. By all means do whatever you can to help reduce the wrinkles and lines that time leaves upon your aging face and body. Buy the best creams, lotions and other anti-aging products you can afford. And if you can afford it, and want it, then do the nip and tuck thing as well if it will make you feel better about yourself. However, also keep in mind that the true beauty of being a Crone comes from within. It is our grace and wisdom that really makes us the beautiful women we are. Yes, the morning sun really shows our age, but we also appreciate the fact that we are alive to see that morning sun much more than many young people do. We also appreciate the beauty of a sunset in ways that perhaps younger people don’t. Within it’s fading beauty we sometimes see reflections of the full and wonderful lives we have lived.

Below are some links to pages that celebrate the true meaning of what it is to be a Crone.

AmethJera’s Blog

Croning Ceremony-Celebrating Womens Wisdom

Croning

Rites of Passage