Yep, the day has finally arrived, marking yet another journey traveled around the sun - my birthday! Have you ever noticed that those 5 year points (30, 35, 40, 45...) seem to stand out conspicuously more than the rest? Is it because we can't help looking ahead thinking, "In just 5 more years I will be...." and it freaks us out a little? Perhaps, or maybe, that's just me. ðŸ¤
At this juncture in my life though, I don't spend much time in a mountainous pile of anxious ageism, not like I did at age 30 and 40, however, it does impel a deeper gander at where I am in my life.
Today, my oldest birthday YET, I thought I would start off doing what I love doing the most - writing, blogging and chatting with you all. As I sit here in my PJs and thick, scrunchy, wool socks, my hair a tangled mess, the sun not yet up, I find myself reminiscing over the past year, mulling over what I perhaps could have done a little better; where I could have given more; been more, and where I can tweak some things I'm doing now so that this coming year will be even more amazing and fulfilling.
I spent several months this year, enjoying the freedom of NO MORE COLLEGE. Graduating after 5.5 years feels absolutely wonderful!
Over the last few months I have become increasingly more focused on my craft - setting goals and laying out strategies to achieve them. I still haven't officially launched my book, so that is on the agenda for 2016, as well as, a project that I've held in the quiet of my mind for awhile now, that will incorporate my adoration of the beach with my love of writing. (That's all I dare mention right now, but I will keep you posted as things unfold.) So exciting it gives me goosies!
Another BIGGIE this past year has been the cultivating and expansion of my state of gratitude. Gratitude is undoubtedly the key that opens the door to our power, abundance and freedom. It is the acknowledgment and appreciation of everything: people, places and things; the ups, downs and in-betweens, and from such a state of grace, we attract into our lives more synchronicity. Gratitude means being thankful for what we have, which always leads to more. It is about living fully present and celebrating all aspects of life.
So today, on this particular '5 year point' birthday, I have to say, I'm feeling pretty darn good! I'm sure this next year will come with its own array of highs and lows, but that's the fun of the adventure, isn't it? I'm hopeful that as I continue adding miles, age will remain just a number rather than a reminder of what little time is left.
So, here's to living for today - this moment - with no regrets, no complaints, just a deep sense of appreciation for the gift of being here.
Thank you for your sweet birthday wishes!
I love you all so much!
Loreen