Birthday Parade

As I was watching a funeral procession a dozen or so years ago for a friend and well loved community member, I was struck by all the people lining the street to offer one last “farewell” to a good friend who left the world suddenly, and without warning. Then it dawned on me …. why do we get a parade when we die? We are no longer here to enjoy it. Why not have a birthday parade instead? I imagined a colorful foot parade, led by the birthday honoree (wearing a crown, of course) carrying streamers, balloons and noise makers. A march around the block telling the world “Hey! It’s my birthday! Celebrate this thing called life with me for a moment, because at this moment I am special” Imagine what a happy place the world would be with Birthday Parades taking place all over all the time ….

Anyway, today is my birthday – I think I’ll have a parade. 

Personal New Year

Today is my Personal New Year. A time to reflect on my life and look forward to the future. So much has happened this past year - mostly good. I see myself growing, changing and becoming more me. I feel an exciting shift in the ethos - big things on the horizon - as I become daily more aware of my surroundings, new opportunities unfold. The right people are coming into my life - the wrong people are leaving - things are falling into place. Stay tuned .....