Today I turn another year older (and hopefully, another year wiser). I’m grateful I’ve given myself every chance to keep going, and am celebrating my softness, my childlike delight in the small things, my kindness, my creativity, my sense of humor.
A few lessons learned in my time on earth thus far:
- All we are ever granted is the present moment. Make time for the good things, the off-screen things, the people and hobbies and activities that make our days meaningful. How we spend our days is how we spend our lives.
- You are important. You are worthy of love and gentleness and peace and safety. Never, ever abandon yourself. Seek out the tools you need to trust yourself more, support yourself more, and be your happiest and healthiest.
- The little things are, in fact, everything. Don’t wait for those rare moments of perfect euphoria; find joy in the everyday.
- Art-making is a spiritual practice. Keep creating.
(There’s so much more goodness to come.)