Each day is a gift. Remembering the gift while also realizing that nothing lasts forever creates a sense of purpose. Life is a humbling experience filled with ups and downs. Dreams come true; darkness looms too. With each breath, comes the realization that only now exists.
Tomorrow is no guarantee. That realism can burn a hole in your soul or it can leave you laughing out loud and dancing your way through life. The choice is ours. The metaphors are ours to play with, but in reality, we always have our minds. Our minds can create positive energy; our visions can generate peaceful and joyous moments even with the challenges that surround us at times. Approaching life with a positive disposition doesn’t necessarily make you a Pollyanna; it makes you a person who makes the best out of what you have. For me there is no choice.
My life has included some stark realities. Medical crisis have scarred me deeply. I have seen my children profoundly sick; I have watched my parents die; I have been forced to face some of my own demons. Life is not always easy, but I always have a choice. I can take a deep breath and move through the muck or I can make the best of life’s trials. Sometimes I feel like I have seen one too many storms, but each and every one of the storms has also brought me rainbows.
The one thing I have learned through living is that I have no choice but to live life fully. I love with all my heart and I laughter permeates my being. While I thrive on as a deeply intense person; I also celebrate living fully. Nothing in my existence is taken for granted. Each friend is beloved; my family means the world to me. Tears fall freely, but my smiles are never far behind. I actively seek inner peace while I strive to reach as high as I can reach.
Growing older has allowed me some beautiful realizations. I have learned to rest more. Besides my children, writing brings me more happiness than anything I ever thought possible. Every person on this universe matters. The world needs people to care for it. And taking time to look at people in their eyes can make a difference. No one should be invisible. Music soothes my soul. And mostly, I have learned to trust my need to live consciously.
I am alive because many people have touched my life and allowed me to touch their lives too. Those I love have given me a foundation that seemed impossible when I was a child. Today my family consists of many precious individuals; they know who they are. Each beloved person supports me and motivates me to be the best that I can be. They also accept that I am a person who will always be a work in progress. I have many moving parts that need to be oiled regularly; I am humbled that my family and friends care enough to be part of my life.
My life has had so much darkness. Today I am surrounded by light. As long as I remember to:
Live life fully
Love the world
Laugh whenever possible
I am blessed to be alive!
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