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Over The Hill, Staring At Mountains
Today, I am 40.
I have been told (and have often felt like) I have been 40 since I was 6. But now I am officially, unequivocally 40 years old, and I have some thoughts about it.
Out of Dichotomy into Reconciliation
These days the Sheltons are making two pots of coffee. We’re starting school a little later and eating a lot more carbs. The wildlife around the house has always been active, but it seems in an all out explosion over the last few weeks. It is a hard time; it is a good time. These are true in equal measure, and this is uncomfortable.
You need to calm down
“It’s a jungle out there.” Understatement of the century. The world is a swirling mix of delight and terror and motion and madness. It’s no wonder we’re experiencing burnout at breakneck pace. Last year it even became an official medical condition recognized by the World Health Organization.
Daily affirmations
I did a series on my Instagram early 2019 about the daily affirmations I repeat to myself. To be honest, the practice of affirmations is fairly recent for me, and a practice I found awkward and ill-fitting in the beginning.
Shut. It. Down.
Whew.
That’s the best summation of the last few months of life. A hearty Whew! and a not-so-fond farewell. Unlike the large majority of people I am hearing from, 2019 for me was not a complete dumpster fire. It had its moments that I’d prefer not to relive thankyouverymuch, but I experienced so much good last year. Growth, easing into more of myself, finding work that pulled me out of my comfort zone and inspired me to dig deeper and become better… these are all part of my 2019, and I am grateful for them.