Reflections On My 58th Birthday

Reflections of the day of my Birth On this 58th year I reflect on what is before me and, also behind me How did I get this far with more behind me than there is ahead of me? So many lessons learned How to forgive, how to let go! To love those that love you back and let go of the rest That the love of a very, special partner can erase all the wrongs of the past (Wayne) To not waste my precious energy on things that do not matter To be present and enjoy the pure joys of walking on a beach and cherishing the sand between my toes and to realize that everything has a season. To appreciate the glory of a beautiful flower filled with colour Or a sunset in hues of pinks and purples and orange variations Realizing that nothing last forever on this earth Not grief, not joy, not the love of a friend Knowing that this is the day that you must love! This day from start to finish… Because tomorrow is not promised I have learned a special kind of gratefulness and thankfulness to my creator and those created I have learned to see the small, most simple things Like life emerging from the crack in cement or a tree hanging from a cliff or an ant carrying twice his weight Or the intricate beauty of a patient spider that has spun a glistening web to catch his prey There is beauty of a life well spent or the kindness of a stranger I have learned that everyone has a story if you care to listen And don’t judge anyone too harshly because you have not walked in their shoes I have learned to ask for patience and that it may not come in the way that you think I have learned that there is a God who loves me and cares to know my name And He can move mountains on my behalf He gives strength when I am weary and hope when hope is lost I have learned to expect surprises because life never falls into a tidy, controlled plan Control is an illusion and can be filled with fear Some days injustice overwhelms and some days, it balances on the scales I have learned that many suffer patiently, silently and do not complain Others are noisy and soak up all that life offers and spill out everywhere I have learned that peace is in your mind and spirit and heart and soul It is a choice!! There is great joy in the laughter of children and grandchildren I have learned it is ok to pause and be silent Sometimes its good to blast your music so loud that all can hear Its ok to rebel when you don’t agree and think your own thoughts And go against the status quo You should sing with all your being when opportunity arises Most of all being you is all you need to be and that is good enough!!! Grace Daub September 21, 2020