A "Pura Vida" Birthday!

I decided to write a little poem for myself on my birthday this year.

It's been a particularly challenging year for most of us, and for me, healthwise, sure has been an eye-opener. But many wonderful things have come out of it too. I have learnt much, grown so much stronger, evolved spiritually, mentally, had amazing encounters, lost loved ones, and gained new insights. But the most important thing I have learnt, is to pick myself up again and again and keep going, fighting through the tears and forest of fears, in true superhero fashion! I never realized what reserves of courage we have within ourselves, when we have faith. I have learnt that love and compassion starts with ourselves first. Self-care is important. And Self-love. Everything follows after that.

So here goes:

As i turn 45 today,

I wish me a very happy birthday 🥳

Older...

But wiser!

My hair is turning whiter😱

But now i can paint it any colour

Darker or lighter!🤘🏻

I forget more🙈

But also forgive past sores🥰

I get tired,

And mad much less

At the kids, the house, the mess!!🙆🏻‍♀️

I care less what people think,

appearances, clothes,

Why humans stink😕

Politics, religion, rape and crime,

Nope!

Art, music, dancing

That's how i enjoy my time😍

I do what i want,

I know what i do,

No hesitations,

No confusions too.

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Boyfriend trouble, heartbreaks, board exams, pimples😱

Leave that to the kids,

I get their smiles, hugs and dimples👩‍👧‍👦

Unashamed about Vampire Diaries, Justin Beiber, Avengers,

Go for it by all means👍🏻

Happiness is ...

Still fitting into my old jeans!!👖

Elegant, “full bodied”, bolder, better,

I like to think of myself as old wine, 🍷

Thank God I’m 45 now,

And I’m doing really fine😄👌🏻