AGE: 74

PROFESSION: Psychotherapist

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What is the best thing about being your age?

Allowing myself to indulge myself again.

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What hardships have you endured that you feel have made you stronger?

I lost my mother at young age. Although it was a defining event in my life, one that adversely affected me in some ways...it also made me understand that I am a survivor.

 

What's your favorite thing you have checked off your bucket list?

Having a child and going on a safari.

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What is your idea of perfect happiness?

Perfect happiness for me is having rich, full and healthy relationships with the people whom I love - family and friends. Nothing beats it!

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What is your most treasured possession?

My daughter...but people do not count as possessions, do they?

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What is a trait you are most proud of?

Loyalty and empathy.

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What do you consider your greatest achievement?

Having a child and completing my education.

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If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?

To have less fear...and more self confidence.

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What is your greatest extravagance?

Travel.

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What advice would you give your younger self?

DO NOT BE AFRAID TO TAKE CHANCES! I cannot emphasize this enough! As it is said: you will only regret failing to try....not failing at an attempt!

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What is your motto or favorite quote?

"Whatever you can do, or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius, power and magic." – Goethe

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Words of wisdom to younger women

Read the Goethe quote above.....over and over.

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Additional thoughts....

Pay attention when your elders tell you the time goes quickly...because it certainly does, much to my shock. And don't waste it!

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