Have you experienced birthday induced anxiety? I’m usually “that girl” but the day has come and passed, and somehow I navigated through a bit more gracefully this year.
In the past six months I’ve gone through many major life changes. Self-induced, mutually decided upon, and still figuring out… I’d call it beautiful and messy. Messy and beautiful.
A few weeks ago, amidst catching up, laughing, hiking and being immersed in art… I spent time with an old friend. (Hi Christian if you’re reading this!)
I bring this up to share that Christian’s presence at the start of Pisces season was the composure I needed to witness, heading towards our 30th birthdays in March. While he nonchalantly shared about feeling grounded and excited about where he is in his life, I “took notes.” My life couldn’t be more drastically different than his right now AND I decided I still wanted to feel that way.
For the weeks leading up to my birthday, I have been leaning into presence and acceptance for where I am, right here, right now. If you’ve been in a time of transition, consider how presence or acceptance can support your journey.
*I started writing this email before my actual birthday, and as I finish writing today, I reflect on a weekend of feeling loved and celebrated beyond what I could imagine. AND I have to be honest, it was not a tear-free weekend, and I’m even thankful for that.
My question for you, if you too are navigating change… what is your AND? Can you feel loved AND let down? Inspired AND sensitive? Trusting AND critical?
xoxo,
Amanda
PS In case no one told you today, I love you.
PPS Sharing soon about an in-person opportunity to connect in Greenpoint, BK starting April 17th… reach out if you want to be first to join.