32

Today I am 32.

Today is a day to reflect and celebrate the journey —

the twists and turns,

the moments of love and beauty,

and the friends I’ve made along the way.

I have gotten back in touch with my desire to do good in this world and have decided that what I have today is enough.

I’m getting a tiny bit better at being here.

I am grateful for my life and especially for this past year — full of change and growth and pain.

I’ve made it to the other side and sometimes I am truly happy with the result.

I’ll remember what a hard and beautiful year 31 was.

It’s worth taking a leap and getting hurt.

You can always dust yourself off and give it another go.

Life goes on (or not), but we might as well try while we’re here.