50!!!!!!!!!!! What????

I am 50 today and it is hard to believe, because many days I feel better than I did in my 30s, that is true:) Wow, what a birthday gift, priceless in all the best ways! :) Last year I posted these lessons for my 49th and I thought I would repost and add that 50th lesson to the mix, THAT lesson is the one, icing on the cake if you will;-) So here we go:)

1. Love is the point of this whole shindig, give it away as often, and as much as you are able, even to the folks that do the ugly things, they need it the most.

2. Letting go is strong...... not weak, it allows you to regain your power and your peace. Surrender will bring your power back to you, I promise! And the high road is worth the effort EVERY single time, don't sink to meet somebody......rise above the pain you have been handed and let people meet you there:)

3. When somebody is mean to you, especially when you don't deserve it, don't pick it up and hold it, it isn't about you anyway. Lay it down, and move along.

4. Worry is the biggest waste of time, don't bother, because ultimately everything is always working out for you anyway! :) It really is......

5. Being a good and solid parent is worth every bit of effort, no matter the sacrifice. Your kids need you to show up for them:)

6. People will judge you anyway, whether you do good or not, so you may as well do what you please, but always do good with abandon.

7. Be kind, it is always worth it. People need more kindness and gentleness anyway.

8. Compliment strangers, and your friends and family often. You don't know who needs it.

9. When somebody isn't loving you well, you are being called to love yourself harder! As many times as needed:)xoxo

10. You are the love of your own life, never forget!

11. Be kind to your mind. Your head is where you live most of the time, it should be a lovely place, full of loving and life affirming chatter:)

12. If you are struggling, ask for help! There are helpers out there I promise:)

13. Peace and happiness are an inside job, they are priceless and worth protecting at all costs. They cannot be bought or sold.

14. Listen to music as often as you are able, it changes everything.

15. So does gratitude! Be grateful for all the big and small miracles that find your life every day!

16. Consistency is the key that unlocks EVERYTHING you have always wanted!! Show up for yourself today, and then again tomorrow, and then the day after that, and watch your life change.

17. Good and loyal friends are hard to find, and if you are blessed to have some, you are rich! Hold them close and nurture those friendships!

18. Having fun matters! Do it as often as you can!

19. When somebody shows you their true colors, believe it the first time, but also believe in redemption, because it exists.....but only if THEY want it, not if you want it for them.....

20. The only constant is change, things will change, whether you want them to or not, so connect to everything but attach to nothing, and you will be happier!

21. In acceptance there is peace......fighting what is, and the things you can't change is a waste of time, use that energy to accept and alchemize the cards you are holding!

22. Every day you have a choice, to be a victor or a victim, choose wisely.

23. Drink lots of water, I know........but please do:)

24. MOVE YOUR BODY! IT IS MAGIC:)

25. Exercise is the most underused gift we have in this life, I mean that with all of my heart. USE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:)

26. Have the courage to love yourself in a world that doesn't want you to! Be bold and loud about it, and let others love themselves too! Celebrate them often and loudly:)

27. Get enough sleep!

28. Eat well as much as you can, a rainbow should be the goal! But also eat the pizza sometimes too:)

29. Say yes more often than no- to yourself, to your kids, to your people, to everybody.

30. Life is full of things that will break your heart, but it is also full of things that will make your heart sing too! Embrace it all!

31. Say I love you as much as you can to all of your people!

32. Find the magic in the mundane! It is there, I promise!

33. Life is rigged in your favor, and everything is always working out for your greater good, even when you cannot see it!

34. Faith is worth it! Hang onto it for dear life! Let it grow roots and anchor your life!

35. Accept who you are! We are all different! Don't beat yourself up for all you are not, celebrate all that you are:)

36. Don't judge anyone, you have no idea what it takes to be them.

37. People will betray you, maybe over and over, don't betray yourself!

38. Transmuting your trauma and seeking healing pays off in ways you cannot imagine, make the effort:)

39. Be YOU, ALL of YOU, the world will absolutely adjust, and you will live free!

40. Wear what you want and what makes you feel LIKE YOU:)

41. Nature heals, get into it as much as you can.

42. Other's opinions of you is a reflection of them, your opinion of you is what matters!

43. Speak your truth if you are able, somebody might need to hear it! It may save them!

44. Choose understanding over anger, but don't let others take advantage of you!

45. You cannot fix somebody. Don't even try! Just support them, and love them, even if it is from afar.

46. Each day is a chance to change, and to start your best life! Intention is what you are growing in your life!

47. Put yourself on the list of things to tend to every single day. And your place is at the top of the list, not the bottom, don't forget:)

48. You have the right to be loved, and adored, and treated well, if you are being treated poorly, WALK AWAY........It won't change and will likely get worse.....

49. EAT THE CAKE:) Or brownies, or chocolate chip cookies, or cheesecake if ya like that better from time to time;-) Dessert is important sometimes too;-)

50. And perhaps the most important of all, YOUR self worth, and self respect has to be way BIGGER than your feelings for another person! You have to be willing to walk away if that is not being served, even if it breaks your heart! Maybe especially then!

    
    

    Thank you for indulging me! It has been quite the ride so far:) I have learned so much and know I will learn even more up ahead! I am here for ALL OF it:) I feel like I am just getting started, so here's to 50 more :) To those of you that read my blog either all of the time or sometimes, I am so grateful to you, it is a gift to my life xoxo

    Cheers to 50 baby;-)xoxox