Redondo Beach, CA
“True belonging only happens when we present our authentic, imperfect selves to the world, our sense of belonging can never be greater than our level of self-acceptance.”– Brene Brown
Note from Catherine: After 10 days on the East Coast and in the run-up to the most incredible FierceCon yet, I thought I’d repost this wonderful experience for today’s Moxie On Monday! It was originally published on Feb 18th, 2019.
Belonging. It truly matters.
Feeling we belong. Feeling connected.
A Tribe who understands you.
That’s the essence of Fierce.
Belonging.
Yesterday was a day of celebration, connection, friendship…Sisterhood.
Women coming together.
Women lifting women.
We were talking about how Forever Fierce has changed us.
How it’s made us better, fiercer, stronger, kinder when
Angie Weihs, The Ageless Rebel, opened up about how it’s changed her,
Softened her and made her believe in kindness…
We were on a Facebook Live when Angie opened her heart.
She’s an Ageless Rebel.
She talked about being angry and
how her life hadn’t gone the way she planned.
She talked about resisting the community.
The connection.
The kindness.
The belonging.
At first.
Then, she noticed something beautiful happening.
Her heart began to soften.
Her anger began to lessen.
She felt herself becoming kinder.
Or just becoming more her.
The real her.
Tomorrow is February 19th, the anniversary of The Fierce 50 and the birth of The Forever Fierce
Revolution. Yesterday was a day of celebration and meaningful connections. It was a day of
Hearts bursting open through kindness and compassion. It’s only just the beginning.
The beginning of a global movement to shift the perception of women at Midlife & Beyond to one
That is vibrant and empowered.
We are Relevant. We are Kind. We are Rewired. We are Inspired.
We are connected. We belong.
Most of all, we are Fierce.
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Thank you to my incredible Fierce sisters for traveling far and wide to make this celebration
happen:
@daily.etiquette, @wearemidlife, @theglamgrownup, @lorettas_countdownto60, @theresarosedesigns, @susie.wright, @over_fifty_in_hollywood, @southbaydreamin, @jerry_rosenblum, @beltinisantamonica, @tamerabeardsley, @theagelessrebellion, @fine.whatev, @lemonadetolace
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5 comments
jodie filogomo
It goes to show that a bunch of women can be the answer to all of our problems…
XOOX
Jodie
Catherine Grace O'Connell
Yes sister. We are the answer!!!
Rebecca Phillips
Beautiful ❤️ post. Beautiful ❤️ Angie!
Angie
Thank you, Catherine. I did spiritual, shamanic and psychological journeys through all adventures of my life, it was fantastic and I love my deep, dark and hilarious stories. My missing ingredient though was self love. When I finally felt it my life changed. The courage to be real and own who we are against fears holding us in our old stories cracks our protective shields; when we we start to own our true selves a magic energy wave changes our world. We see things differently. We see the world with new eyes. When I could accept the kindness of the women of forever fierce without doubts and disbelief I began seeing myself in a mirror of love. I am what I see in others. My journey had started four years ago when my life coach promised to love me and be on my side no matter what; and girl I tested her!!! Love is the medicine; I am passionate about changing the world though compassion and kindness; they are fierce and fearless powers to own.
Angie
Thank you, Catherine. The courage to be real and own who we are against fears holding us in our old stories cracks our protective shields; when we we start to own our true selves a magic energy wave changes our world. We see things differently. We see the world with new eyes. When I could accept the kindness of the women of forever fierce without doubts and disbelief I began seeing myself in a mirror of love. I am what I see in others. My journey had started four years ago when my life coach promised to love me and be on my side no matter what; and girl I tested her!!! Love is the medicine; I am passionate about changing the world though compassion and kindness; they are fierce and fearless powers to own.