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Posts by Kathryn Eriksen

Kathryn Eriksen is known as the “Story Alchemist,” because she teaches you how to turn your limiting stories from lead to gold. A successful attorney for 23 years, Kathryn’s latest book is Heart Dancing: A Story Alchemy Adventure (Amazon). Besides her family, dogs and writing, she adores pasta, Paris and people. You can learn more by visiting www.KathrynEriksen.com.

How to Let Go of the Limiting Stories That Keep You Stuck and Unhappy

“It’s not what you look at that matters; it’s what you see.” ~Henry David Thoreau

We don’t see with our physical eyes, we see with our minds. I learned this lesson the hard way when I turned fifty-five. Suddenly, new wrinkles, deeper crow’s feet, dry eyes, and dryer skin seem to enjoy welcoming me each morning when I looked in my mirror.

I began to notice other people my age and I would automatically compare my appearance to theirs. Was she younger looking than me? Did she still appear under fifty (even when I knew she wasn’t)?

As you might …