It’s My Birthday!
I truly cannot believe these words are coming out of my mouth, but I am turning 60 today! I am in a complete state of disbelief as I just turned 40 YESTERDAY!
Every year in the month of my birthday I usually take a beach trip (going soon!) and spend some quiet time reflecting on my life.
I bring my journal that has my vision and all my hopes & dreams in it from the previous year and write them again. I check in with my life and search my heart to connect to what I truly, truly want to create. I have to honestly tell you that very little changes unless there has been a life circumstance that was outside of my control, I have already accomplished some of it, or my lifestyle took a major hit in some way which pushed me in a different direction. You know you are living your life with purpose when your vision just gets simpler and deeper as you age.
Someone asked me yesterday “What does one give to someone turning 60?” My off -the- cuff answer was ‘a facelift?’ (Joking, not joking?)
But then I really pondered the question and here is my list of what I wish for on this momentous birthday:
Another 20+++ healthy and vital years to carry out my purpose, enjoy my grandchildren, and receive all the blessings God has in store for me.
To be able to feel all of the good memories I have of my past, and to accept gracefully the not-so-good things with Peace and knowing it’s God’s purpose.
To be more present and know that everything that I desire is already there; I just have to be patient and enjoy the moment.
Slow time down! I am not kidding when I said I feel like I just turned 40. Twenty years goes fast and I have a lot left I want to do!
Friends and family who see me at my highest potential, help me to become the best version of myself, and love me for who I really am.
A home that I love for the people I love with the opportunity to travel a lot to speak, make new friends, and have amazing new experiences!
I just simply want to keep getting more real, more loved, more compassionate, and more generous to help the people I am called to serve.
I am beyond grateful for the life I have had so far and for all of YOU! I can’t wait to see what God has in store for me now.
In honor of my birthday and if you feel lead, you could make a donation of any amount to this organization that Laurel and I have aligned ourselves with. They bring hope to high school kids by teaching them that they matter and how to follow their own big dreams
Help show support to Generation Why!
