I turned 65 this week
which is a really big number to me.
I am usually all good with turning another year older
realizing what a gift it is.
This year I think it's because the number
is most commonly seen as a retiring number
and
I have so much more I want to do professionally.
Which means it's up to me
to write my own definition of
what it means to be 65.
65 is a number not to be trifled with.
For me it is a wake up call
to really dig deep and get clarity
on just what I still want to accomplish.
There is no more time for excuses
or
' some day I'll ...."
It's also an age for gratitude and self compassion
for all I have accomplished.
Time for big gratitude for my wonderful family.
It is also an age that made me feel deeply the loss
in my most recent post.
But one of the greatest lessons I've learned
from the estrangement
is to really love on the people who do want to be in my life
and
to bless those that don't.
I believe hidden within every heartbreak
there can be a gift if we truly look.
I continue to be beyond grateful
that my youngest son and his sweet family moved back!
I am forever grateful for my wonderful girl
I will be forever grateful for the wonderful spouses
both of my children found.
I have always been grateful
but every year I am more so
as I see their lives and love continue to evolve.
The family beach birthday celebration
was the perfect way to start off my
new year of
clarity
focused intention
gratitude
and
redefining for myself
just what it means to be 65!
As always my friends
I wish you love and joy
as you style your life