Milestone Birthdays

It's been way too long!  Life has been very busy these last few months and after a rather important birthday I thought I'd write a little about some of the things that I've been reflecting on since "that" birthday has come and gone!

1.  Age is a mindset: I feel more comfortable, empowered and settled than ever before.

2.  Moving my body relaxes my mind and powers me through my life: I've been dancing twice weekly, returning to my ballet roots but learning how to move in different styles of dance. If you haven't tried the"S-Factor", all I can say is DO IT. I'm running on the trails with my Dad, and that's wonderful for so many reasons: trees, oxygen, conversation, sunshine, a great friend...

3. Food is fuel, but food is pleasure: I think your emotional state and ability to enjoy your food while using all your senses encourages you to eat gorgeous, healthy food. I believe it can really deepen your ability to absorb the nutrition and eat more consciously. I am going to dinner with my girlfriends, gathering with neighbors to barbeque and trying to cook a bit more now that we have a new kitchen! I'm also trying new grains, legumes and supplements and really listening to how it makes my body feel.

4. Reach out, share with people and ask for support: One of my girlfriends and I thought that we could join with our amazing network of creative entrepreneurs to lean on one another for inspiration, help with business challenges and "substitute our gatherings for a life coach"! This has really bolstered my confidence and sanity lately because we all have challenges and getting objective feedback is so valuable. Plus, everyone in our group just ROCKS! (More on that later because you could start a group too!)

5. Acknowledge your accomplishments: I have a tendency to want to make everything perfect and I can focus on all the things that aren't exactly the way I want them yet. I am just now feeling the power of patting myself on the back because it encourages me to be more present and live with more gratitude.

6. Speaking of gratitude: I have love, passion, a beautiful family, my health, my mind (most of the time!), humor, some talent but lots of drive, unending optimism, friends, a roof over my head and lots of other things...have you counted your blessings today?

Milestone Birthdays are Cool!!!