After six decades of life experiences, fluid and malleable personality, and physical transformations, life has almost come full circle.

The magnitude of this moment astounds me!

My life experiences have taken me to places within myself that I would not have gone to otherwise. There is a deep sense of wonder as to how I got here and it frequently invokes an uncanny sense of déjà vu.

Only in my fifth decade did I become acutely aware of the passage of time.

The truth is, this is an inevitable journey and I will not let the years weigh on my spirit. Investing my attention in the quality of my thoughts put things into perspective.  I try not to dwell on the past but instead focus on the present events.

There are times when painful thoughts flash through my mind, but a majority of them are buried deep down for any tears. Yes, there are a few that I replay more than a few times because it helps me grasp the bigger picture and gives me a deep sense of meaning in my life. It’s a sort of resolution, and I put it to rest.

It’s not always easy when the ground beneath me shifts. My mantra is, “This too shall pass!”

The lessons I’m learning shape me into the person I’m becoming, giving me the strength to move forward.

My long-term goals and plans are constantly changing and evolving, allowing me to live in the present moment. These changes have given me options and possibilities for the future, which I welcome and celebrate.

When I make informed changes and maintain these positive thoughts, I feel so empowered. My thoughts create my experiences. It is magical!

Life is glorious, but it frequently puts me to the test to ensure that I stay on track after having come so far. I wouldn’t have it any other way!

My recent painful experience with the passing away of my pet dog left me overcome with sadness, anger, and denial. I had to come to terms with my new reality. Life goes on, and time heals.

I took a trip soon after to gather myself. I spent a couple of days in the forest. It led me down a path of amazing discoveries. I let myself sway to the natural rhythms of the forest and absorb its wisdom. The animals are so in tune with their surroundings.

Their display of survival skills, resilience, no fear of the unknown, adapting to changes, and learning ways from traditional knowledge was unbelievable. In addition to protecting and comforting their herd, living a life of courage and faith, living within their means by using available resources and as needed, and much more.

As I observed life in the forest, I was humbled. Each of them is strong, fearless, and aware of natural consequences.

It is all about living consciously and making the right choices to avoid logical consequences. Occupying the space intended for me, I’m enjoying watching myself become the person I am.

I want to live as free from regrets as possible and embrace the power of choices to lighten my load.

I’m not steaming like a tea kettle, jumping on grenades for others, biting off more than I can chew, or letting people fatten me up for slaughter and the axe to fall.

I’m not sure what tomorrow has in store for me. Time will tell!

Life goes on and is only getting busier as I age.

What?

Yes!

My life is not on automation. I’m out there living it with purpose and perseverance.

There is so much more to share but some stories can’t be told; they must be discovered!