The Journey of Midlife Awakening: Embrace Your True, Limitless Self (with a Little Laughter Along the Way)

I’m currently 2,000 miles from home, riding solo through southern Spain on my motorbike. It’s a million miles away from my previous life. For many years I felt a little bit like Shirley Valentine. Remember her? Running around after the kids, the family, trying to be the perfect mother, wife, and woman. Dutiful, hard-working, always putting everyone else first, and quietly wondering, is this it? Don’t get me wrong, I don’t regret my family years for a minute – they were a blessing and a joy. The empty nest left a painful hole, and it’s the inner transformation that I’m really here to talk about.

Are you ready to join me?

As a midlife transformation and spiritual awakening coach for women, I guide gorgeous, talented women (yes, that is you!) through their journeys of inner freedom and growth. But right now, I’m in the middle of my own adventure—both physically and spiritually—pushing myself far beyond all previous boundaries to discover something deeply personal.

Shirley had her Greek island; I’ve got southern Spain. And while I may not be sitting at a seaside taverna chatting to rocks (yet), my motorbike journey is my version of stepping out into the unknown. The thing is, I’m not on this adventure to find myself. After years of spiritual work, I’ve already woken up to who I truly am. No, I set out on this trip to test that transformation. Would the old fears resurface when I pushed far beyond the comfort zone of my familiar life? The fear of uncertainty, of being alone, of vulnerability?

I wanted to see how it worked out…

Here’s the good news: they haven’t resurfaced. Not even a little.

Despite everything this trip has thrown at me—and trust me, it’s thrown quite a bit—the old fears are nowhere to be found. Instead, there’s an underlying peace, a calm that has stayed with me, even when I found myself riding through a storm, soaked to the bone, in 50-mile-per-hour gales. (Oh, and if you're wondering: riding in that weather? Not remotely glamorous!)

I’ve had more than a few interesting moments. Like the time I bypassed Madrid after nine hours in the saddle, exhausted and dripping sweat in 31-degree heat (post-ride photo below!).

After leaving the ferry in Santander and riding for 7 hours, plus some breaks in 30 degree heat.

Or when I woke up one morning to no water or electricity—just another day in paradise, right? Not to mention the moment when a bolt of blue light from the air conditioning unit nearly blew me out of bed! But, here’s the thing—through it all, there’s been this unshakable sense of peace. A knowing that, no matter what happens on the outside, I am perfectly OK on the inside.

And that’s what this journey is really about. For years, I lived with fear—fear of the unknown, fear of stepping outside the roles I’d played for so long. Fear that kept me small, confined, much like the old version of myself that tried so hard to be perfect for everyone else. (We all know how that turned out!) But after my spiritual awakening, I finally let go of those fears, and this trip is proving to me that they are well and truly gone. I had to push myself beyond the usual boundaries to find out, and I can confidently say, those fears? Not coming back.

High in the Sierra Nevada

Narrow, twisty and very high roads!

This doesn’t mean the journey has been all sunshine and siestas. I’ve had moments where I’ve questioned everything. Like when I injured my ankle walking on a broken pavement, and then sat on the pavement in tears, wondering how I’d ever get back on the bike. Spoiler alert: a lovely stranger with nice eyes came to the rescue. (Yes, he had a van, and no, it wasn’t nearly as sketchy as it sounds!)

Going nowhere by foot or by bike!

There’s been humour in the chaos, too. My “Shirley Valentine moment,” sitting solo watching the sun set over the Mediterranean was perfectly fulfilled, lacking nothing, and knowing that I’d got here under my own steam. I could have barely imagined actually doing this, all those years ago, running around after everyone else, and beset with rumbling anxiety, but here I am, stretched beyond all my previous limiting boundaries. And there’s a beauty in that—finding joy in the unexpected, peace in the unpredictability, and humour in the moments where life doesn’t quite go to plan. (Oh, and I’ve promised myself: no food selfies. You’re welcome!)

So, what’s the takeaway? The real adventure of midlife isn’t about becoming something new. It’s about waking up to the truth of who you already are. When we release the fears and old stories that kept us small, we realize that peace, happiness, and freedom are our natural state. And if I can hold onto that peace through gales, injuries, and blown fuses, I promise you can too.

I’m halfway through this journey, and it’s been challenging, trying, and, at times, downright ridiculous. But here’s what I know for sure: the peace within me is unwavering. It’s been tested on the road—through physical exhaustion, emotional ups and downs, and the general chaos that comes with navigating life (and Spanish roads) solo. And it’s still here. Stronger than ever.

Staying put for a while, resting, writing, and coaching beautiful women, ready to fly!

So, if you’ve ever wondered whether you could live without fear, whether you could face life’s challenges with calm and confidence, I’m here to tell you that you absolutely can. I’m not just saying this as a coach—I’m living it. Right now, on this crazy, beautiful, unpredictable journey.

The road ahead may still hold surprises (and probably a few more blown fuses), but I’m ready for it. The inner journey continues, and I’m taking you along with me.

Midlife is your time. Embrace it. Embrace yourself. And don’t forget to laugh along the way. 

Do you want to awaken to your peace, unlimited potential and inner power? Book a call with me, and let's talk. I have spaces in my year-long awakening program (pure and total life gold!!), have some limited availability for one-to-one, and also have some self study options if finances are limited.

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With love and light,

Michaela Weaver

Awakening Coach and Psychotherapist

TEDx Speaker and Best-Selling Author