<p>This week, I’m turning 58.</p><p>Recently, I found a letter my mom wrote titled <em>“Blessings of Turning 40.” </em>What stopped me was this: she wrote it when she was 58.</p><p>So here I am, at the same age, reading her reflections across time… and noticing what lands differently now.</p><p>In this short episode, I share her letter in full, along with a few quiet realizations about what this age is actually offering. Not as a milestone. More as a series of small permissions.</p><p>There’s also a simple writing prompt at the end, if you feel like joining me.</p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://stilllifewithcyn.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_2">stilllifewithcyn.substack.com/subscribe</a>