“When we were small children, we all played dress up and everybody had a good time. So why stop?”
Imagine if we all embraced menopause as a time of renewal rather than resistance—a gateway to empowerment rather than an endpoint. The Japanese concept of konenki beautifully reframes this transition, reminding us that midlife is not about loss but about stepping into newfound freedom, self-care, and purpose. What if we, too, saw this phase as a time to reconnect with ourselves, pursue long-held dreams, and celebrate the wisdom we've gathered? Menopause isn’t the closing of a door; it’s the opening of a new one, leading to a richer, more fulfilling chapter of life…