This past year has been nuts. I've watched predictions of mine come true over and over, and many of them I've hated seeing. I've watched babies come that I foresaw, and I've seen great loss and tragedy. I've had friendships come to an end, and new ones have begun and grown into what I hope will be life-long connections.
Most of all, I've learned things about myself. Recently, I've had more than a few conversations about how we continue to learn and grow even into our old age, and that if we don't, we grow stagnant and bored. When we stop being excited for new things, happy about what we have (no matter how little), and learning, we stop BEING. There have been moments I felt like I might stop being. That's a terrifying thought.
As a mom, I've seen my youngest baby bird graduate high school and am watching her prepare to fly the nest. Two of my children have gotten engaged. My youngest son finalized his last two semesters of college and is preparing to graduate. I've welcomed a breathtakingly beautiful granddaughter into the world. It's been quite a year!
Professionally, I've written a great deal in the book I began a couple of years ago and started a second. I've proven to be quite adept at radio production, done multiple interviews on various topics, and have secured a regular segment on a talk radio show. I've consulted on many interesting cases. I've done some great readings for people. I have mentored, educated and loved hundreds of people through difficult times and beautiful moments.
Personally, my health hasn't been good, and the year ahead poses many challenges. I'm hopeful, but realistic. The years to come aren't likely to be any kinder to me, and I accept that. I'm loved, cared for, and have great friends and a family that makes me proud to be called Mama, Meemaw and Cornbread (what my hubby calls me). I'm thankful for another turn of the clock over to a new age, a new year, and new memories and lessons to come. I'm thankful for another year being able to love the world. My constant motto is this- Do all things with love. I haven't always (yes, I'm human), and I'm known to be a bit fiery, opinionated, even brash. But being honest about feelings is a good thing. I just have a lot of them. Still, mostly it's just love. Dotted with sarcasm and brutal honesty, but it is love.
And so, it's officially my birthday. I'm not a big celebrator of my birthday, but I am grateful for them, and recognize they're aren't possibly as many left as have passed! But I'm OK. In fact, I'm better than OK. I'm great. OK, well, I have my moments. Overall, though, I recognize my blessings and banish the curses, of which I'm sure I've got a few. It's a life of learning, growing and constantly adapting to my soul, which just seems to be on a mission that won't be stopped. I'm enjoying the ride for the most part, and I think that's more than many can ever say.
It's a good day to be reborn under the moon. It's a good day to reflect, relax and love. It's a good day. That's all it needs to be.
I intend to live forever. So far, so good.
Steven Wright
