What Day Is It?
The Journey of Life
Q: What Day Is It?
A: Every day is an opportunity to breathe again. To receive the blessings of this miraculous life is to be present to the extraordinary that exists moment to moment. Some days are easier than others to feel the expansive reach of that which is greater calling our hearts into greatness. What day is it? It is your birthday in the sense of a perfect day to celebrate your precious and purposeful existence.
Living in New York City as if I’m in my 20’s has provided me with so many insights into “the possible” that I may have overlooked otherwise. I do think it was audacious of me to pack a suitcase and book a one-way ticket here without a plan in sight, however, I know this is my medicine right now and I am here to drink it up. While I am typically a planner or at least navigate strategically, these last couple of months of taking it one day at a time have infused me with even more faith than I had jumping on that plane.
Some days are really hard, don’t get me wrong. It can feel like the supposed rug of security is pulled out from under me on a regular basis. I am learning to surf concrete and the continuous waves of unknown that surprise me around each corner where the avenue meets the street. I say supposed because there is no security in a jumping off point of life. Sure, in my 20’s I was bungee jumping, driving cross country without AC in the summer, and trekking through Central America with a backpack - those things are expected when you are still “figuring it out”. And here I am, 40’s, and finally clear that there is no “figuring it out”, yet I am coming to a new level of listening from within that will inevitably lead me home.
If home is where the heart is, then this city is where I’ll be for now. I am enamored with the pulse of life here, the constant invitation of a new experience, and the gratitude of humility that I feel in starting over in the forge of NYC.
Honoring Life
Yesterday I received the news that a soul so dear to my heart took her own life. I am in deep contemplation over her choice, praying for her soul on the arduous journey ahead, and asking myself how I can be more available for the people I love so they know they are not alone.
While life is such a tremendous school of being human, it is also the most exalted gift we can receive. What we do with it is our choice and having observed my own periods of wastefulness or ingratitude during the difficult valleys within existence, I have learned that there is not a single moment to let pass by without noticing the love that exists within it.
I honor her life today and always. I pray that each of you takes a moment to recognize the gift of your breath today. And may we all let our friends and family members know that we are here, we are alive, and it is ok to need each other. Today is the day to remember your inherent life force and that you have free will in how you choose to wield it. Go forth my friends, and may you choose life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. If you stumble, I reach out my hand for you. If I stumble, please reach out your hand for me. I truly believe we need each other more than ever. I love you! On this day and all days ahead.
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