The Art of Reinvention : Turning 51 and My Birthday Reflections
As I celebrate my 51st birthday today, I find myself reflecting on the incredible journey that has brought me here. My path hasn't been linear – it's been a winding road of healing, transformation, reinvention, and profound personal growth. 🌱
Looking back at my journey over the years, I've learned that life's greatest gifts often come wrapped in unexpected packages. The vision I had for my life in my younger years looked quite different from my reality today, but that's exactly what makes this journey so beautiful. Through navigating major life changes, including divorce and raising my kids to become independent adults as a single parent, I've discovered that true fulfillment isn't about following a predetermined script – it's about having the courage to write your own story. 💫
In my past blog posts, I've shared deeply personal insights about this transformation. From learning to embrace change to understanding the power of self-love, each step has been crucial in shaping who I am today.
The process of rebuilding my life taught me that sometimes we need to let go of our rigid expectations to make room for the unexpected. When we stay open to what life brings us with curiosity and often times trust and surrender, opportunities and possibilities arise in ways we may not have known we needed.
I believe and often share with my coaching clients that we exist as two beings: a spiritual being and a human being. We must trust and surrender to the universe, knowing it's always working and collaborating with us for our highest good. As humans, we can't always predict what lessons will arise—experiences we must face to become closer to our wholeness and true authentic selves. While we keep one hand in the ethers with our faith, manifestation power, angels, guides, and spiritual practices, we still walk this earth as humans who must often make the difficult choices, take the hard actions and do the work we need to truly live our lives.
Key Lessons from My Journey:
💗 To love myself completely and fully
💗 To authentically be myself no matter what without apology
💗 To understand, accept, and live my life knowing that I am the most important person in my life.
Today, at 51, I stand proud of the life I've created and curated. I have beautiful homes, a thriving business that feeds my soul, amazing relationships that lift me up, and the freedom to chase new adventures. But more than these external achievements, I'm proud of the internal work I've done – the courage to face my fears, the strength to rebuild from scratch, and the wisdom to prioritize my own happiness and well-being.
As I look ahead, I'm filled with excitement for what's to come. This birthday isn't just a celebration of another year – it's a celebration of transformation, of consciously choosing myself, and of living life on my own terms. Here's to embracing change, chasing dreams, and continuing to evolve into the best version of ourselves.
Remember, it's never too late to reinvent yourself, to chase your dreams, or to create the life you truly desire. Sometimes the most beautiful chapters of our lives begin after we've had the courage to turn the page, use our story to truly fuel our rise.
