On this eve of my 58th birthday I sit in complete gratitude and awe of where I am at in my life and often I find it difficult to sit in this space with the known struggles of others on this planet. But acknowledging I have been in my own shit and have overcome some significant hurdles, it is this practice of gratitude and contemplation that continues to move me forward, evolving, healing and transforming into everything I want to do and be. I’m in a job that I absolutely love, and opportunities for expansion and growth are presenting themselves. And I am open.

I am in complete awe of my children, who are now grown, responsible, hard-ass working women who are rockin their own lives, overcoming and navigating their own stones along their paths. And they have become two of my very best friends. Grateful and proud.

I still have all of my immediate family and am grateful beyond words, because I know most don’t and are hurting in some fashion or another, and I feel that.

My furbabies are healthy and happy and keep me from sitting too long…when I’m home with them.

I have a great circle of friends and coworkers who are like family to me, and being that most of my family are in another state, I am grateful for the endless support and comfort that they provide me.

I set out to complete my Soma Breath Master certification by my birthday this year (five years in the making)…..and I obtained my certification this morning!! And soooo now…… (joking, but not) …..what will I study…..?

The autoimmune diagnosis I was gifted in 2017 was officially returned in January of this year, for what I would consider a refund and some “interest” even – doc downgraded my diagnosis to non-inflmmatory and told me he no longer has a reason to prescribe me therapeutics. As I continue on my transformational healing path I hope to share the wisdom that has been shared with me.

Every moment and with every breath, I am attempting to stay present and let the gratitude of the moment permeate my whole being, so that when I return to the day in and day out stresses of life, my nervous system is better equipped to navigate the bombardment of stress hormones being released into my body. What I have learned during my healing journey is just how powerful we truly are and I have only been brave enough to scrape the very surface. My birthday wish for this year is to continue learning, keep evolving, exploring and growing and ultimately, to help others navigate their own unique journey. I have discovered one of my biggest passions is to help others feel better. Or at least to offer some tools to help navigate the storms that life throws at us.

Namaste, friends.