Lisa Ray Instagram – The Word. presents a pioneering series on the joys and truth of growing older, with 15 powerful voices—actors, designers, authors, and female bosses—sharing their views on why life has only become better with the passing years. Excerpt from the interview with Lisa Ray (@lisaraniray): The Word.: What is the best thing about growing older? Lisa Ray: “The best thing about growing older is this sense of personal liberation—a liberation from self-imposed rules, from your own inner critic, and from a lot of the petty concerns that can consume you when you are much younger. Also, there is a liberation from other’s opinions, that you cut right out.”  TW: Do you think ageism affects women more than men? LR: On a personal level, because I have made a living from being in front of the camera, ageism hits me even more. However, I take that as a wonderful challenge and am stepping into myself more fully and embracing all the different aspects of my personality. As a result, I am being able to present that to my audience whereas earlier, I was only judged through my looks. So, in a way, ageism has actually worked in my favour.”  TW: What does timeless mean to you? LR: “For me, timeless is expressed in spiritual ways. I think finding that light within us, one that will never go out, is timeless.”  Lisa is wearing all jewellery by @shriramhariramjewellers , a pink shirt by @gucci , and a green shirt by @reemaameer The Team:  Editor-In-Chief: @nandinibhalla Photographer: @hasanelsayed_ Styling: @upasg Content Director: @radhika_bhalla Managing Editor: @sharmameghna MUA: @beautybyaudreysangma Hair: kanishaamakeupandhair Read the interview on thewordmag.com #TheWord #TheAgelessSeries #LisaRay @thewordmagazine