birthday affirmations

Dear Kel, on the eve of your forty-fifth birthday…
 
I want you to know it’s okay if you pee a little when you run. That was surprising, I know, but your body is changing.

The grey in your hair looks sophisticated. You can rebrand those strands and call them your “big girl sparkles”. They’re fancy and add class.

The wrinkles on your face are the result of laughter and smiling. You’re very lucky to have joy etched around your eyes and mouth.

The ten extra pounds you’ve gained around your stomach is where you store your wisdom. You’re not getting fatter; you are becoming smarter, more grounded.

The insomnia you experience offers sacred time in the middle of the night to ponder life and reconsider your path forward. Sleep will come when life is in alignment and emotions settle.

The sudden moments of heat and sweat are a sign of how hot and sexy you are. You’ve still got it, girl!

The fact that your attention deficit has been turned up to full volume offers a reminder to seek peace and quiet. It’s important to sink into calm amidst the chaos of family life.

As you go to sleep tonight and wake up having orbited another trip around the sun, embrace everything the upcoming year has to offer—adventure, surprise, adversity, and triumph. While your body may feel foreign at times, it is a small price to pay for the chance to live and love vibrantly for another 365 days.
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Love,
Kel