I relate to so much of this. I've been reclaiming a love of reading this year and giving it more of a priority in my life. It's the first year I've felt able to do that after Trauma knocked me off my reading game 9 years ago. The only thing I'd been able to read in that time was Tolkien. Now I'm slowly branching out and reading other things, too, and it feels really good.
Similarly when it comes to aging, I don't fear it. Given the choice Elros and Elrond had I'd side with Elrond, but that doesn't mean I'm afraid of aging. I embrace it. I actually can't wait to be the "village crazy hobbit" with long grey hair and wrinkles that tell stories. I don't want to go back to any previous version of me. Those versions were important and got me here, but where I like the life I'm slowly building now.
Thank you for this post, it made my morning! Just the tonic I needed on so many fronts (ageing, laughing with SC— I was at his last show, were you there as well?, exercising—I loved the idea of cozy workouts—sign me up! and navigating through health related issues). It’s heartwarming to know that there are some of us navigating this stage of life and trying to figure out how to nurture ourselves and reclaim our strength, not waiting for pain to be over, but also finding joy along the way. Happy belated birthday!
Oh my gosh, this is so beautiful Brea. And YOU are beautiful. I love that picture of you in the sun. I have also loved getting older and becoming more myself. Happy birthday!
Everytime someone our age complains about “getting old” I want to yell, “Speak for yourself! I’m having fun!” But I don’t because I’m also trying to be mature and patient these days. Thanks for the kind words. ❤️
Also celebrating my birthday this month, in the midst of one of the hardest, most disappointing and excruciating seasons I’ve ever had. Hope after hope, expectation, even friendships have crumbled or had to be let go of as certain circumstances have dragged on. It’s hard to be holding hope when you’re feeling crushed. So thank you for this. Stephen is always such a light in how he approaches life. And so are you! You are beautiful inside and out, and I’m so glad to hear that things have been getting a little easier and more settled for you 💕 and happy June birthday!
I’m so sorry you’re going through a season of trials and tribulations. Sometimes, I think hope holds on to us when we just can’t anymore. I pray you feel it holding you. And happy birthday to a fellow Junebug!
I relate to so much of this. I've been reclaiming a love of reading this year and giving it more of a priority in my life. It's the first year I've felt able to do that after Trauma knocked me off my reading game 9 years ago. The only thing I'd been able to read in that time was Tolkien. Now I'm slowly branching out and reading other things, too, and it feels really good.
Similarly when it comes to aging, I don't fear it. Given the choice Elros and Elrond had I'd side with Elrond, but that doesn't mean I'm afraid of aging. I embrace it. I actually can't wait to be the "village crazy hobbit" with long grey hair and wrinkles that tell stories. I don't want to go back to any previous version of me. Those versions were important and got me here, but where I like the life I'm slowly building now.
Beautiful beautiful beautiful
This was beautiful. Thank you.
Thank you for this post, it made my morning! Just the tonic I needed on so many fronts (ageing, laughing with SC— I was at his last show, were you there as well?, exercising—I loved the idea of cozy workouts—sign me up! and navigating through health related issues). It’s heartwarming to know that there are some of us navigating this stage of life and trying to figure out how to nurture ourselves and reclaim our strength, not waiting for pain to be over, but also finding joy along the way. Happy belated birthday!
Oh my gosh, this is so beautiful Brea. And YOU are beautiful. I love that picture of you in the sun. I have also loved getting older and becoming more myself. Happy birthday!
Everytime someone our age complains about “getting old” I want to yell, “Speak for yourself! I’m having fun!” But I don’t because I’m also trying to be mature and patient these days. Thanks for the kind words. ❤️
This made me laugh but it’s so real 😂
Also celebrating my birthday this month, in the midst of one of the hardest, most disappointing and excruciating seasons I’ve ever had. Hope after hope, expectation, even friendships have crumbled or had to be let go of as certain circumstances have dragged on. It’s hard to be holding hope when you’re feeling crushed. So thank you for this. Stephen is always such a light in how he approaches life. And so are you! You are beautiful inside and out, and I’m so glad to hear that things have been getting a little easier and more settled for you 💕 and happy June birthday!
I’m so sorry you’re going through a season of trials and tribulations. Sometimes, I think hope holds on to us when we just can’t anymore. I pray you feel it holding you. And happy birthday to a fellow Junebug!
Thank you 🙏🏻❤️