... and an apropos statement of reflection since it's been about 10 years since I started blogging. Blogging allowed me to log my thoughts and unravel conflicts in my mind. This was a time before Facebook - I made friends of like mind from around the continents. I had just completed my PhD and moved from NYC for a teaching job to a new and small town. I was ambivalent at best. I was about to turn 30 and thought I was leaving behind some magical youth and whatever glory came with that. My 20's had been a time of intense personal growth in the form of self-reliance and the ability to stand up for my choices and values in life. It was empowering, heady - and permanent. But my 30's have given me what can only be earned with reflection, perspective, and experience. Humility.
As I am about on climb up to the 40th year of my life, neither youth nor glory hold any magic. What is magical is that I have a loving husband, healthy feisty children, warm friendships, a meaningful career - to show for it and to continue to grow with. What is magical is the personal space I have been able to make with Life and my Creator. What is magical, is the peace that is never far from the surface. What is magical is that I am alive with Love. That is enough.
As I am about on climb up to the 40th year of my life, neither youth nor glory hold any magic. What is magical is that I have a loving husband, healthy feisty children, warm friendships, a meaningful career - to show for it and to continue to grow with. What is magical is the personal space I have been able to make with Life and my Creator. What is magical, is the peace that is never far from the surface. What is magical is that I am alive with Love. That is enough.
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