Tuesday, March 19, 2013

41

 
Ups 
Downs
Love
Hurt
Family 
Laughter
Discovery
Living life
Community
New friendships
Deeper connections
Seeing the light through the dark

This last year has been full, and there is not one part of it I would take back. Each and every moment has had a lesson for me. Lessons that have forced me to look deep inside to determine what is important to both me and my family. Lessons that have helped me grow. Lessons I don't regret.

It has been a good year.

But 41, oh I see really great things for 41. I feel like the last year was a little bit of discovery for me. Discovering who I really am and prioritizing what is really important to me and to us, as a family. I have shed a layer and underneath that layer is someone who is happy in her own skin and excited about what the path ahead holds. I feel more like me than I ever have before. I am being honest with myself about where I (and we) want to go, and I (and we) am working hard to make the path a fun filled adventure of the best kind.

There are no goals for 41, only an intention to live life to the fullest. To laugh, to love, to offer gratitude and to enjoy the world and all of its beauty. To continue growing, to deepen my connection to nature and to be true to me. To live more in the moment and to be mindful that each day is a gift.

Hello 41!

26 comments:

  1. Happy Birthday! May 41 bring you many more beautiful adventures! And I hope today is full of all your favorite things and people! oxox

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  2. Happy birthday, Kim! :)

    Beautiful post. Beautiful intentions. Beautiful you!

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  3. Many happy returns of the day my friend!! 41 looks good on you!

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  4. Happy Birthday Kim!! May 41 bring you so many joys. I agree with you 100%. These are my same thoughts and feelings at this age.

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  5. Happy, happy birthday! And may year 41 be as lovely as you are!

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  6. Hello gorgeous. Happiest of birthdays to you.
    You look so much like Reece:)

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  7. A beautiful 41! Here's to a wonderful year!

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  8. Happy Birthday Kim! I hope you have had a wonderful day and many blessings to come!

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  9. Happy, happy Birthday!! Such a beautiful post ;)

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  10. Yay! Happy birthday! I'm so glad you had such a wonderful year of self-discovery - here's to another wonderful year ahead!

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  11. 41 looks wonderful on you. You are so very beautiful on the inside and that manifests itself so beautifully on the outside too, gorgeous!

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  12. Happy Birthday beautiful lady!!! I remember it being pretty good. I know you will make it all wonderful!

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  13. Happy Birthday!! It would seem you've begun to figure "it" out. So wonderful! I so look forward to seeing this year unfold for you.

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  14. Happy birthday Kim. Gorgeous photo and gorgeous post. Wishing you every thing you could dream of. xxoo

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  15. Happy Birthday Friend! Celebrating a birthday at this time of year, as winter turns to spring, is very special. As you open your heart to living fully at 41 so does the earth open itself to new life that comes forth in spring. Blessings to you!

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  16. Happy Birthday to you! Your attitude makes you sparkle.

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  17. happy birthday. here's hoping this year is full of lovely for you.

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  18. Happy happy birthday Kim!!! I wish you a beautiful 41st year and many more great moments with your little man and also some just by yourself! xxx ~ Much Love, Halina

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  19. Happy Birthday Kim it´s a privilige to be able to follow your blog!
    I am some years ahed of you and can only say, keep on enjoying yourself!
    Life is a privilege, each day is a treasure!

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  20. Happy Birthday! You are truly inspirational. Sending wonderful wishes for your next year!

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  21. Thank you so much for your wonderful birthday wishes. You have all made this day very special. Love and hugs, Kim xoxoxo

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  22. Happy Belated Birthday!!! Cheers to another great year!

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  23. Happy {belated] birthday Kim. I am so happy to hear you had a great vacation and hope you drive home is a safe one. I love seeing your photo, you are so beautiful!

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