The Stories That Shape Us

We are the stories we tell ourselves.

As women over 50, we've accumulated decades of narratives - some empowering, others limiting. These internal scripts don't just reflect our experiences; they actively shape our reality, influencing how we move through the world and what possibilities we perceive as available to us.

Think about the stories you currently tell about yourself. Are they predominantly past-tense narratives, centered on who you were and what you've accomplished? Or are they dynamic, evolving stories that leave room for continued growth and transformation?

Many women unconsciously adopt society's limiting narrative about aging - one that positions our prime years behind us. But what if the most powerful chapters of your story are yet to be written?

The Power of Present-Tense Narratives

Our brains are remarkably responsive to the stories we tell. Neuroscience reveals that our neural pathways actually rewire themselves based on our repeated thought patterns and self-talk. This means that shifting your narrative isn't just positive thinking—it's a biological transformation.

The most powerful stories we can tell ourselves exist in the present tense. "I am becoming..." rather than "I used to be..." opens up possibilities rather than closing them off.

This shift aligns perfectly with the Core 4 Principle of Purpose. When you recognize that you ARE purpose Itself—not something to find outside yourself—your narrative naturally shifts from seeking to embodying.

Consider how often you begin sentences with "I used to..." or "When I was younger..." These past-tense framings subtly reinforce the idea that your most vibrant self exists in the rearview mirror. A narrative dimension shift reframes your story in the present and future tense: "I am..." and "I will..."

Narrative Archaeology

Before rewriting your story, it's valuable to understand its current structure and origins. Much like an archaeologist, you can excavate the layers of your narrative to uncover where certain beliefs and patterns originated.

Many of our most limiting stories were inherited rather than chosen. From family dynamics to cultural messaging, we've absorbed narratives about what's appropriate, what's possible, and what our value is as women—especially as we age.

Ask yourself:

• Whose voice do I hear when I doubt myself?

• What stories about aging women did I witness growing up?

• What narratives have I unconsciously adopted from media or society?

This excavation isn't about blame; it's about understanding the source material you've been working with so you can consciously choose what to keep, what to discard, and what to transform.

Passion as Narrative Fuel

As your narrative shifts to the present and future, you'll notice something remarkable beginning to happen. The Core 4 Principle of Passion naturally emerges as you align with your authentic self.

This passion isn't the fleeting enthusiasm of youth but something more sustainable and profound. It's the natural expression that flows when you remove the constraining narratives that have told you to be smaller, quieter, or less visible with age.

Many women report that this narrative dimension shift creates a surge of creative energy and vision. Projects, relationships, and possibilities that seemed closed begin to reopen. The question transforms from "What's appropriate at my age?" to "What calls to my spirit now?"

The Ripple Effect

When you rewrite your personal narrative, the impact extends far beyond your individual experience. You become a living counter-example to limiting cultural stories about aging women.

Every time you embody your reimagined story—pursuing a new venture, expressing your authentic voice, or claiming your rightful space—you create possibility for other women. Your shifted narrative becomes part of a larger cultural transformation.

This connects deeply to the Core 4 Principle of Prosperity. As your authentic purpose and passion align through your new narrative, abundance naturally flows—not just material prosperity, but richness in experience, connection, and impact.

Narrative as Legacy

Perhaps the most profound aspect of this narrative dimension shift is how it impacts your legacy. The stories we leave behind are as important as any material inheritance.

When you consciously author your evolving story rather than recycling limiting narratives about aging, you create a powerful legacy for younger generations of women. You demonstrate that the second half of life can be a time of expansion rather than contraction.

This is where the Core 4 Principle of Power manifests fully. Your natural state of being Fierce, Intentional, Resilient, and Empowered emerges when your narrative aligns with your divine design.

The power to rewrite your story has always been your birthright. Now is the time to claim it.

As you step into this narrative dimension, you'll discover that the most exciting chapters of your story aren't behind you—they're waiting to be written.

About the Author

Dr. Diva Verdun, the Fierce Factor Expert and #1 transformative architect on aging, empowers women over 50 to seize their destiny and Age with Power™. Through her signature F.I.R.E.™ methodology and Fenom University, she ignites women's fierce potential to live life on their terms. Follow her on Facebook or Linkedin.