Gwyneth Paltrow talks about how she deals with aging
Gwyneth Paltrow is about to turn 50 and talks about her relationship with the body and aging
About to turn 50, Gwyneth Paltrow shared a reflection on how fast time has passed and how she deals with the aging process. "I understand on some level that life is linear, that I've lived x number of days so far and I have more in the basket under my arm than in the field in front of me," he began. "But there's something about the sweetness of life that exists inside me that doesn't change, that won't change. It's the essence of the essence. It seems to be getting better.", he shared.
The actress and businesswoman owns Goop, a wellness and lifestyle brand and company, and says she embraces all her "imperfections", seeing her body as "a map of everyday evidence". "While I do what I can to strive for good health and longevity, to avoid weakened muscles and receding bones, I have a mantra that I instill in those reckless thoughts that try to get in my way: I accept. I accept the marks and the loose skin, the wrinkles. I accept my body and let go of the need to be perfect, look perfect, defy gravity, defy logic, defy humanity. I accept my humanity."
In order to slow down and enjoy each moment more, she seeks pleasure in the "little" everyday things. "I'd like to step back a little. I'd like to make my circle smaller. I'd like to cook dinner more. I'd like to see misunderstandings turn into understandings," he mused. "I'd like to sing more, even if it's just in the shower. I'd like to say to everyone who has had a negative experience with me that I'm sorry. I'd like to fully acknowledge myself," he continued.
Despite lifelong mistakes, she added that she is willing to take them on and learn from them. "I hurt people, never intentionally, but I did it anyway. I let people down by not being who they needed me to be. I betrayed myself to keep the peace," he admitted. "People often ask, 'If you could go back to your 21-year-old self and give him some advice…' Well, I would know my limit and cling to it harder than my own life. And yet, perhaps the most important question is what I will do from now on," he said.
