I have gone back and forth about starting a blog for probably the past 6 months. I mean, who wants to read about my life, my day, whats on my mind or what I find amazingly beautiful about life. I decided that today, on my 28th birthday, I will write. I will write about the mundane, the amazing, the excellent, the simple, the fabulous. At the end of every post, I must add something that brought me joy.
Today is my birthday. I got my haircut, I had an amazing dinner, there were presents to be had and joy, unspeakable. I have always loved birthdays....not only my own but also, birthdays of friends and family. What could be better than a day devoted totally to you? Any excuse for a dinner with friends, finding that perfect gift in a little botique on the corner, raising your glass to someone else, having them raise their glass to you. To me, it is wonderful and spirit lifting. Well, any reason to celebrate, even the smallest of things.
As I was sitting in the chair at the Salon today, getting my hair cut, I saw on the mirror a quote: "when you find yourself beautiful, this life opens itself to beautiful" or something along those lines.... and it moved me. The concept at this Spa is all about Daymaking. Fabulous! I have been to this Spa before, since moving back to MN, I have always gone there for my hair cut's and I have sat in this same chair and looked at this same mirror....but I never opened my eyes to read and soak in all that is there.
Have an extraordinary life by making the days of everyone you touch, Act
out of concern for others. As you do this more often, you will develop the habit
of Daymaking. You will think less of your own concerns and more of the impact
you can have on another's day. You will find peace and joy. Kindness will become
effortless and unconscious. It will become who you are. You will fill your life
with perfect moments." -David Wagner
This seems so easy. I realize, the older I get, it is up to me. It is what I choose. I am done with sitting and watching life pass me by. I'm ready. I'm ready to fully engage in life and the beauty that is here. It was given to me, unselfishly, by a mother and father who loved and nurtured me and continue to do so. But I believe that this life is short and there is so much to take in before it's gone....
So, Goodbye 27, Hello 28, Hello brand new world! The beauty awaits and I am ready!
This, is beautiful. I hope a scene such as this never ceases to take my breath away...The sun slowly saying goodnight across the horizon of the vast, blue water. It is one of my favorite things and the sunset in Anguilla was one of the most amazing I have ever seen. If you ever have the chance, go there.
Today, I am grateful for Love. The Love of my family, the love of my friends and the love that has so freely been given to me. I want to give that back. I want to eminate love in all I do. It will make me selfless and I want to experience that Joy.
