At Last, I'm Enjoying My Cherries: A Lesson from the Snail

1. A Lesson from a Wise Snail

There is a story—a fable, really—about a wise snail. A little snail was climbing the trunk of a very tall cherry tree. The squirrels, who were running effortlessly and gleefully up and down the tree, began to laugh. They ridiculed the enormous effort the snail was putting forth to make only the tiniest progress—effort that, they thought, was for nothing:

"What are you doing, your silly creature? There are only cherry blossoms on the top of this tree. No cherries! Don't you know? It’s not their season!"

But the snail continued to climb ever so slowly, paying no heed to their rude glances and snide remarks. Without even a pause, she said: "By the time I reach the top, those cherries will be there."

For the last twenty plus years, since my hip replacement surgeries, this story has come to mind again and again in my therapy sessions and fitness classes. I felt quite like this little snail. There were times, the moral in this story was all that kept me going.

Raw foods have helped heal my body. Yoga and exercise have made me flexible, despite countless injuries. My skincare discoveries have kept my skin youthful. Now, at last, I'm learning to dance—and for someone who has dreamed of dancing for over 60 years, it’s pure rapture. I'm savoring my cherries!

There’s a saying that you need to start before you’re ready. That’s exactly what I’m doing. I’m not ready to show you my dance yet (I’ll keep climbing!), but I can show you my practice.

Can you get better with age? Heavens, yes! In my younger years, I was the least capable person in practically every fitness class I ever took. But these days, at almost 67, I’m healthier and happier than I’ve ever been.

It doesn't matter how slowly you're moving. If you're taking steps day by day in the right direction, you'll eventually reach the top and enjoy the rewards. My books and ebooks can show you the way.

Don’t bother comparing yourself with others who are faster, stronger, more capable. What matters is not how much you achieved, it's how much you had to overcome. In the end, it’s the snail in the story—not the squirrels—that gives us inspiration.

2. Steady Care, Endless Confidence

Can the moral of the fable about the Wise Snail applied to your skincare journey? While others hop from one trendy cosmetic hype to the next—barely pausing to consider the long-term impact on their skin—you, like the wise snail, take a steady, thoughtful approach.

Each day, you dedicate just 15 minutes in the morning and 15 minutes before bed to diligently care for your skin (more in my ebook Guide to an Ageless Face).You nurture its natural ability to rejuvenate, respecting it instead of expecting to undo years of neglect with one "miracle" procedure.

In my latest video on the left, I demonstrate one of my daily practices: microneedling. It boosts collagen and elastin production, improving skin texture and firmness while reducing fine lines and wrinkles.

As you glide the RejuvaRoll across your face, it stimulates blood circulation, leaving your skin refreshed and revitalized. And remember to show your neck some love too!

Skincare is not about quick fixes or chasing the next big thing. It's about long-lasting rewards—just like the snail savoring its cherries year after year, free from regrets and unrealistic expectations.

Rather than spending time lamenting lost youth, why not channel that energy into daily self-care? As the years pass, you'll find yourself looking in the mirror with confidence, knowing you’ve treated your skin with kindness and patience.

And most importantly, with your skincare routine effortlessly woven into your life, you’ll have more time and energy to pursue your dreams—just as I am pursuing mine through dancing.

I absolutely love creating my own cosmetics—experimenting, tweaking, and refining until it's just right. I've been working on eye shadow formulations for quite some time, and in most of my videos, I’ve been showcasing the results of these experiments.

My goal was to create something that brightens the eyes and makes them stand out, while also being deeply nourishing and moisturizing for the delicate eye area. 

I wanted a product versatile enough to complement eye makeup or be used daily for a natural, no-makeup look. And now, here it is—our newest creation: White Satin Eye BloomStick!

Enhance your natural beauty with our 100% vegan and natural creamy eye shadows! Perfect as a part of your eye makeup or for days when you want a makeup-free look.

White Satin Eye BloomStick is packed with nourishing ingredients like Coconut Oil, Sweet Almond Oil, and Vitamin E to keep your lids moisturized and protected.

Use your finger or a cosmetic brush to swipe the product onto your upper lids, then blend upward and outward for an effortless, bright-eyed glow.

Formulated with Mica, Arrow Root and Pearl powder for a subtle shimmer and enriched with Ylang Ylang Oil, our creamy shadows brighten and bring out your eyes' natural beauty. Give your skin a healthy glow—naturally!