I love my birthday! Yes it does get better & better every year. Here are just some of the expressions of gratitude I wish to share today.

• Waking up before 5AM to sit in centering prayer (meditation) w/ my spirit co-pilot sweetie.
• Out the door in time to walk around the pond, graced by the presence of dragonflies, taking in the golden light glinting off the tall grasses as the sun makes her ascent.
• To my body, by now I have learned to honor and keep you. Thank you for looking back at me so glowingly all these years, sexy!

• My astrological chart & guiding angels, transitioning from Lion to Lioness, the teachers who empower my sense of purpose; Astro Anne, Doris Cohen, Deb Kern, The Astro Twins, Debbie Ford, and more.

• Today’s  perpetual calendar message from Dr. Christiane Northrup, reminding me to commit to living my dreams one day at a time. Hence, today’s affirmation: I am living my dreams!
• My daughter’s bright and shining face as she emerges from her ‘tsunami princess’ style splash down in the water… laughing laughing laughing.
• The amazing tribes I have immersed myself in, the incredible journey that started in their midst 6 years ago – thanks to inspired leadership by courageous people following their vision:  Renee Trudeau, Dr. Myron Wentz, Team Northrup, Regena Thomashauer, and more.
• The city of Austin, Texas for being just the most perfect place to, replant myself, and learn how to nourish my life for lush and vibrant growth.  I am deeply grateful for every person here and the healing that you have nurtured over these eleven years.
• My family of origin, my home soil, the State of Maine for continuing to inspire my love of beauty, nature and continual change –for welcoming me and my wonderful family home in advance of our actual arrival (10 months from now)!
• Speaking of family… for loving me no matter what. You are my constant inspiration and I love love love what the four of us (and our furry friends) are creating together. You are each so uniquely amazing and BEAUTIFUL!
• God/Goddess/Universe infinite Divine wellspring of love and inspiration, for unyielding persistence.

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