Chapter Forty-five

I haven’t been interested in blogging lately. No reason in particular–I just haven’t had much to say.  As this day approached, I felt the urge to write but wasn’t feeling inspired. Birthdays are a time to reflect, and it seems like number forty-five should arrive with a burst of inspiration, but it just wasn’t happening. What’s a princess to do?

Enter the express yoga flow class.

I’ve recently become a fan of meditative and restorative yoga, but with my busy schedule this week, I needed to switch my regular yoga night. Yesterday, I decided to try something that would actually make me sweat, and 45 minutes instead of a full hour seemed enticing. As it turns out, it is possible to both love and hate something simultaneously. The class was deliciously brutal and I’ve been energized ever since! It’s funny how you can feel stuck in one place for so long, and then the slightest change can put you back in the right state of mind.

For me, this past year has been about opening myself up to new experiences, people, places and thoughts, and leaving behind the things that  no longer serve a purpose in my life. I’ve made a conscious effort to do this every day and, not to brag, but your girl is killin‘ it!

Who knew how good life could be after how bad life had been?

Recently, I was asked what, besides my children, is my most prized possession. My answer was freedom and peace. Since choosing to operate in love instead of fear, I have both in abundance and I won’t be letting either go anytime soon.

I woke up this morning feeling extremely grateful that the people who are currently in my life are here out of complete love of and acceptance for me. More importantly, I choose to have each of them in my life and I love them in return. I also wish well anyone that leaves, whether on their own or by invitation.

So today, I have no profound words; just a birthday wish that you, too, will live in abundant freedom and peace, and that happiness meets you at every turn.