Going Gray, Journal Entry 3: Inspiration

Original Date: Feb 9, 2017 

Going Gray: Inspiration

*photo credit: http://waytofamous.com/22043-marian-seldes.html

I find it important to stay inspired while pursuing any new endeavor. By learning about the journey of others and how they have navigated a path, I find new ideas to test out and new thoughts to consider. As an artist and creator, I also find inspiration in the artistic expression of others.

My yoga students often give me thoughtful and inspiring surprise gifts. About a year ago, a dear student gave me the book “Wise Woman, ” by photographer Joyce Tenneson. What a treasure of a book. It is a collection of photographs of women over 40, combined with inspiring quotes and thoughts on their life. It was a fitting gift considering my website title of “Powerful Woman Yoga,” but it is even more fitting now on my going gray journey as many women in the book reflect on the idea of dyeing hair.

Here are the words of the late actress Marian Seldes:

“My grandmother always used to say,  ‘If you know your part and you know where you have to go, why do you rehearse?’ I always remember this, and it’s true. You have to start each day again- you can’t repeat what you did. When I let my hair go gray I felt an enormous freedom. All those years of having my hair dyed- why do we do that?”

Are you dyeing your hair, or thinking of going gray? Let me know your thoughts and inspiration in the comments below.