One week from today I will turn the big 5-0! I’m excited! Let’s do cartwheels! Ok, maybe not cartwheels. Maybe a somewhat fast, happy dance.
Authenticity to me is taking this photo of myself. I would never have dreamed of doing this years ago for fear of being judged. Who does she think she is taking a photo of herself? But I’m happy to be alive!
Being authentic to me means many things.
I shall wear a skirt when I want. No special occasion but I just like how I feel when I wear one.
I shall express my joyful self instead of playing small.
I shall share my love of all animals, but especially those in dog wheelchairs.
I shall dance in the kitchen with John even if the neighbors see us through the window.
I shall sing loud in the car even when passing other cars instead of stopping in fear they may think I’m nuts.
I shall follow my heart.
I shall live by my own rules (without breaking the law, of course).
I shall say no to something that does not feel right to me.
I shall be nice to myself as I age.
I shall live my life in a way that is meaningful to me.
I shall express my thoughts and views about things with integrity and grace.
I shall do my best to find new ways to make a difference – big or small.
I shall live my life to the fullest.