My Dearest Athena,
Happy forty-first birthday! Or as Traci would say, “Forty-(w)Onderful!” Finally, the number bar rolled over the forty counter and leveled on the new path. There has been a lot of transformation in the last few years. This year alone has seen the launch of a new business, another book on the market, and changes around the homestead. You let go of some of your oldest friendships. You faced an inner demon, and won. Then you let go of some old, outdated ideas about yourself, and began a new evolution. You could wax on about all the things you hope to achieve in the next year, or all the tidbits you’ve discovered the hard way along the path—but this year…this 41st Note to Self is all about wishing. This year you have wishes to give away. This year the Note to Self is about spreading the joy. For your birthday, you decided to give away forty-one wishes to strangers and friends. If you, dearest reader, are reading my annual Note to Self—we are wishing these things for you. Take what you desire, and give the rest away. Keep the wishes that are meaningful to you, and let the rest drift off into the great unknown. Print them out. Read them as many times as you like. Share the wishes you hope to carry close to your heart so that those who love you can support your dream. To whomever you are, fellow traveler on this wildwood path, we wish for you a blissful, abundant, fulfilling year. May you know love, safety, joy, health, wealth, and freedom.
Dearest Athena, on this 41st Note to Self, you have finally let go of the ruminating of annual failures. Congratulations! How liberating. What took so long, eh? This year your roots are finally deep enough and your branches stable enough to spread. Your face is turned up to the sky, and the sense of a great unfurling is building. I think we both have the sensation that this time next year, the game will be completely different. What a delicious taste in the air. Go forth this year, my friend. Party on. Build. Laugh. Smile. And write…always write. Love, Athena P.S. Refresh your travel luggage and passport, you’re going to need it.
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Phaedra
8/7/2019 05:12:00 pm
Absolutely LOVE this! Happy 41st dear Athena, goddess of wisdom.
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Athena
8/8/2019 04:20:20 pm
Thank you, Phaedra!! ♡♡
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10/7/2019 11:15:02 pm
I really like the notes you have for yourself! Because we are so preoccupied with so many things, we forget the real reason why we live. I guess, checking on yourself will always be important no matter what; your goals and desire of your heart will always be the most important thing you should have while you live! Setting rules for yourself doesn't mean you are putting up restriction. It is a smart way of telling yourself the boundaries that you have so it will be sure that you are reaching your goals without hurting other people.
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