May 28, 1977 @ 9:01am I, Arianne Georgia Moore, made my way into this world, taking my first sips of air.
Today is my 36th birthday and I’ve taken some moments to reflect on my life, where I’ve been, and where I’m headed. These reflective moments have made me realize just how many changes can take place within ones life.
You know it’s funny how when you’re young you count your birthdays (even half birthdays, remember those?) as these big crazy events where you invite everyone in your class, grade, & neighborhood over for some games and cake. You couldn’t wait to turn 4,5,6 etc.
Then you start to celebrate: (what seems to be at the time milestones) 18 yrs, because you’re now legal to drink (at least in the province of Alberta), 21 yrs because you’re legal everywhere, 25 because it means that you’re all grown up ,and you know absolutely everything about everything.
Then there’s 30- this is a mixture of emotions for some- it’s that magic number of reflecting on what has happened already in your life and a lot of analyzing on what you’ve accomplished (or not accomplished). This is where you start to realize that you know absolutely nothing about anything! How things change.
Then 35 creeps up and you think: S#*t! When did that happen? How the hell did I get to 35?! Some even start yelling “DO OVER” or “MULLIGAN!” Please tell me I wasn’t the only one yelling these out!?
At least these have been my experiences and it doesn’t mean that everyone shares the same idea of what happens throughout the ages.
One thing really struck me today as I was thinking about ALL of the birthdays that I’ve had, is that this year I actually had the most gratitude for my life! I wanted to celebrate my life and not my age (even though there’s nothing wrong with celebrating the age)
I have so much to be thankful for!
I think about the years that I’ve struggled (and there are many) and I understand that without the struggles I wouldn’t be the same person that I am today.
I have created the world that I live in: that includes my family relationships, friends, a fiancé that I can’t wait to marry, a dog that I adore, a career & clients that I love, a beautiful home, and so much more.
I realized that without being the person that I am today- I wouldn’t be able to attract or manifest such wonderful blessings into my life. Nor would I be able to see them as such.
This birthday I celebrate the fact that I was brought into this world and have done my very best to overcome the stresses of life, face my fears and knock them down (most of them at least). I celebrate my life and know that I’ve created this loving relationship with myself that will just continue to bring more abundance in every way.
Today I don’t worry about the age spots, the grey hairs, the wrinkles and the ‘magic’ number in which I am turning.
Today I celebrate me!
Calgary Canada Life Coach Arianne Moore, founder of Path of Tranquility Life Coaching for Women, helps clients worldwide.