Happy Thanksgiving to you all! Because of the Holiday I chose not to post a recipe today, but I wanted to share some thoughts with you.

Tomorrow I will celebrate my 71st Birthday, due to Covid I will be doing that alone but I’m not feeling bitter about that. I will spend the day pampering myself. Doing the things that make me happy. I will listen to my “Birthday song”, Somewhere by Darius Rucker. If you have never heard it, listen to it. The lyrics are very meaningful.

Over the last few years I have been on a journey. A journey of Spiritual growth and truth. It hasn’t been easy but I have trudged through it.

One of the things I am doing differently now is saying no. That little word has made a world of difference in my life. In the past when asked to do something, no matter how full my plate was I would say yes. At times that was overwhelming but I would somehow complete the task. I have learned to put myself first, to say no, and it feels good to do so.

For years I have put my dreams and ambitions on the back burner while I was busy being there for others. This year in January when I started this blog, I was fulfilling a dream. I was anxious making that step, not knowing how it would be received. I want to thank all of you who support me. I initially started posting once a week and within a few months I was posting twice a week. With your support my blog is doing very well. I appreciate you all.

I have come to the realization that I deserve the world, even if I have to give it to myself. I am doing things that make me happy, living my life on my terms. Treating myself! Even in relationships, if it doesn’t feel right, then its probably not right. I no longer stay in an unhealthy relationship, trying to make it work.

My journey is not over by any means. I continue to learn about myself, continue to grow and it feels good! Today I am happy and grateful to have started my journey into me. I am experiencing intimacy ( in to me see) and feeling comfortable with that.

I just wanted to share this with all of you and again, I wish you a very Happy Thanksgiving. Our turkey day is different this year but it is another day to be thankful!

Peace and love to you all!!!