The Way of the Dragonfly by Wendi Knox:
Flight instructions to transform the way we age.
A guide to growing new wings in midlife and beyond.
In a world that tells us to shrink, fade or fight the clock as we get older, The Way of the Dragonfly offers a fresh flight path. With humor, heart and wisdom, you are invited to reframe aging as a process of Becoming More of Who You are, Not Less of What You Were.
This book was inspired by a life-changing encounter with hundreds of red dragonflies—who don’t even grow their magical wings until later in life.
Through personal stories, practical tools and spiritual insight , you’ll come away believing that it’s never too late to soar. So, grab a copy. And prepare for lift-off.
As a special thank you, every preorder comes with a free facial. Well, not your typical facial— a Dragonfly Facial to uplift and nourish you from within.
"This book is for you if you’ve ever dreaded a “Big Birthday.” Or feared that you could be turning into your mother’s version of aging. Or wondered if you’re too old to wear your hair long or your dresses short. Or grappled with midlife reinvention. Or worried that it’s too late to follow a dream, pursue a passion or answer a calling. "
— Wendi Knox
The Age Cage is what I call all those old ageist stories, assumptions and stereotypes that exist in our culture and in our minds. Making us feel invisible, irrelevant, too old, too late, too wrinkled and too blah-blah-blah.
To break free from those imprisoning thoughts, we need to first become aware of them. So, unlike most books about aging, this one is about the inner aging journey. Because a positive attitude about aging can actually add years to your life.
Through nine "Dragonflying Lessons," you’ll be guided to shed limiting ageist beliefs, meet inspiring cageless role models, and soar with purpose and joy.
You’ll also learn to silence the voice of your Inner Critic. And receive tools for creating a new uplifting vision of aging.
Whether you’re looking to rediscover your creativity or to see your "aging glass" half full, these pages offer the nourishment your soul has been craving. And guidance for becoming more of who you are truly meant to be.
Break out of the "Age Cage" And reclaim your magic.
PLUS you’ll receive my energetic Dragonfly Facial. It’s a creative visualization to help shift your relationship to your face, from self-critical to self-loving. (The first day I tried it, a younger friend actually exclaimed, “Wow! What did you do? You look so sparkly and refreshed!”)
"I hope to inspire you to transform told stories about aging so that you can soar with new possibilities. To empower you to own your age, but not be defined by it. To encourage you to expand, rather than contract. So you can star in your own movie. And not just be an extra in the background."
— Wendi Knox
A letter from my garden to your heart.
Your Flight Instructions
are waiting for you.
Are you ready to stop hiding your age and start honoring your experience?
When you pre-order The Way of the Dragonfly, you aren't just buying a book—you’re joining a movement of "cageless sages" who refuse to shrink with age.
From practical journal prompts (Flight Instructions) to inspiring real-life stories of women who found their passion at 60, 70, and 80, this guide is everything you need to take flight.
Don’t let another "Big Birthday" fill you with dread. Wing your way forward with loving support and joy.
P.S. And while you’re at it, give your face some loving support, too. When you preorder my book, I’ll gift you with a one-of-a-kind Dragonfly Facial.
Meet Wendi Knox.
Dragonfly-in-Chief.
Wendi Knox is an author, artist, and professional “uplifter.”
After an award-winning career as a Creative Director and brand storyteller, she’s now on a mission to “rebrand aging” as a process of Becoming More of Who We Are, Not Less of What We Were.
Wendi is passionate about helping women transform their old stories about aging into new possibilities through her writing, art, and Breaking Out of the Age Cage illustrated talks and workshops.
She and her soulmate husband, Will happily broke out of Los Angeles and moved to Ojai, California, where they live in the lap of nature with their beloved furbaby, Blossom. And enjoy visits with their grown son, Landon, and the occasional red dragonfly.
