Sharing uncomplicated truths to encourage and educate women to embrace their healing power.
56 today!!🎈
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Hey, Reader, it's my birthday today! 🥳 I'm feeling so totally grateful to be turning 56. It's actually a miracle that I'm here to celebrate it. It's a bit of a strange feeling also that I'm ten years older than the age my mum lived to. When I was younger I didn't enjoy getting older. The closer I got to 46 the more it felt like a curse. The stories we create in our own minds as a result of our experiences can be so limiting. I didn't have the skills or insight to look deeper into my beliefs at the time, and every now and then I feel sad for my younger Ali and how she held herself back. Not sure I've completely figured it all out, but what I know is this.. When I wake up on my birthday each year, I don't need the fanfare, or the fancy gifts (although all are gratefully received!). I just feel so excited to have another chance each year to observe my wrinkles, share the stories of the dumb shit I've done in my life, and what I still hope to achieve. I've even decided to stop colouring my hair and feel proud of the few grey hairs that have just started appearing. My words of wisdom to share with you today are an invitation. I invite you to feel so fucking grateful to be the age you are right now, today. Even if life doesn't necessarily look like you thought it would (that's certainly true for me). I invite you to celebrate yourself, with a little moment of sacred honouring and self acceptance. And, if you feel so inclined.. smile, dance a little, and say thank you outloud to the clouds, the birds, and the sun for sharing the day with you. Whenever your birthday is, I hope the next one will be an intentional celebration just because you're you, and you are earth side with your feet on the ground. What a blessing, Reader🎈 Love, Ali x |
Ali Williams (alijwilliams.com)
Sharing uncomplicated truths to encourage and educate women to embrace their healing power.
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