Much like the coming of the New Year, Birthdays have always been, for me, a time of reflection.
Celebration of accomplishments over the previous year, collection of goals and dreams for the following year.
Assessment of what I could have done differently, and vows to grow and welcome change in the time to come.
Sometimes looking back can be difficult and disappointing. It is necessary, in my opinion, for how can one correct the misjudgments of the past if one refuses to acknowledge their existence.
My point today, is not to dwell on failed ambitions, or misguided decisions..but to view them openly, honestly, and with the intent of learning from them, lessons ..which without them, I may not have known.
I may not have gained much materialistically this past year, but I have been blessed with richness in strengthening bonds with family and friends, recognizing my own weaknesses and taking steps to improve myself, learning to be my own validation, and finally finding my spiritual path in the Love and Light of the Goddess.
My flaws may be many,
Mistakes? I've made plenty!
But, the Blessings I've counted
Are Greater than Any!!
Happy Birthday to me! hehe
Blessed Be!
