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I’m only 24 hours into it, but I must admit 40 is pretty darn great.
I spent the last few months anticipating this “big” birthday and used so much energy worrying about what I hadn’t accomplished or what I should have done differently. What I hadn’t been considering were all of the amazing experiences I’ve had in these last 40 years.
I have been to distant lands. I have met incredible people. I have been loved. For crying out loud, I grew two humans and brought them into this world–and they’re actually growing and thriving along with one more (maybe not always clean, but growing and thriving)!
The secret blessing in facing this milestone has been the perspective that grew out of my reflection. It’s like it never occurred to me before now that for each negative I was focusing on, there was an opposite positive waiting patiently for my attention.
I have a sneaking suspicion there is an angel who gave me this understanding for my birthday. She has been on my mind quite a bit lately because of a story I recently shared. And is if by coincidence, I received an emotionally overwhelming present from my mother today that included a token she believes that angel would want me to have.
If these are the lessons that come with age, I don’t believe I’ll ever feel old.
| Tags: 40, aging, birthdays, celebrations 14 comments »
March 31st, 2010 at 6:43 am
Amie,
I like this. You are correct — you’ll never feel old! Also add to your 40 years of experiences the insight you provide that leads people to discoveries of their own. Love you! A
March 31st, 2010 at 11:40 am
What a great story about your Aunt. You ARE blessed.
Happy Birthday!!
March 31st, 2010 at 11:51 am
I am late to the Happy Birthday wishes, but it seems like a wonderful and wondrous day. And with this post you lead the way.
xoxox
March 31st, 2010 at 2:52 pm
Happy Birthday! You are still younger than I am.
March 31st, 2010 at 5:34 pm
happy birthday! i think you’re really onto something here! and 40 is just the beginning! yahoo!
April 1st, 2010 at 1:10 am
“perspective that grew out of my reflection”. I love that. It’s learning! Learning with an open heart. Happy Birthday, it was mine too and thanks for sharing your story on the I am Enough collaborative. Peace!
April 1st, 2010 at 10:02 am
Aging is such a strange thing! I feel in someways so disconnected from my age of 42! I’m sure that is in part due to the fact that I have a three year old! I doing the things I thought I would be doing when I was 30 but I have the wisdom and grace of a little more life under my belt(well not exactly, but sounds good!). I do find I’m having a bit of a midlife crisis and reevaluating what I spend the majority of my time doing(my fulltime job). My work has become comfortable but lost it’s value and if I’m going to miss a big chunk of my childs life to work then it better be worth more than a paycheck! So as I “reflect” on the truth that I’m doing very little work of value(frustrating) I am finding “perspective” that I hope will help me find a new path!
April 1st, 2010 at 10:42 am
Happy 40th!!!!!!!!! It’s a wonderous thing! Enjoy the journey! Love your blog-found you through Tracey Clark!
April 1st, 2010 at 1:31 pm
Happy 40th.
How sweet that your little one got you art supplies.
April 2nd, 2010 at 4:42 pm
Happy Birthday and welcome to 40! I joined the club in February.
April 2nd, 2010 at 4:55 pm
The beauty of aging is that you have to be alive to do it!
April 2nd, 2010 at 7:51 pm
Happy 40th! Here’s to a fabulous year and many more!
April 2nd, 2010 at 9:21 pm
Happy B-day! Here is to 40!
April 5th, 2010 at 4:21 pm
Happy Birthday, Amie!