Lines Between Living

I can’t believe how quickly we opened and closed our eyes and here we are. Two months away from saying goodbye to 2025. But that doesn’t mean these next two months can’t be full; full of goals, movement, and maybe even a few promises we made to ourselves back in January waiting to be fulfilled.

For me, November arrives carrying a milestone,my milestone birthday.

At the start of the year, I had grand plans. I imagined celebrating on a warm island, drink in hand, ocean breeze in my hair. Then that dream shifted to standing before a roaring waterfall, feeling small and alive at once. But in the end, it seems I’ll be alone in a small city hopefully holding a grand latte watching as life moves around me.

And I’m okay with that.

If this year has taught me anything, it’s this:

Don’t put all your eggs in one basket.

Don’t expect others to carry your dream.

The dream is yours it’s yours to protect, nurture, and bring to life.

I’ve learned to slow down. To mind my words. To keep company that values my time the way I value theirs. There’s a shift happening inside me maybe it’s this milestone birthday, or maybe it’s the long-awaited awakening I’ve been chasing for years. Whatever it is, I feel ready.

This November, I want to live authentically.

I’m starting with Thankful 30  documenting each day something that keeps me grounded in gratitude.

I want to pause, reflect, and notice the small things that make me whisper thank you.

So I’ll ask you:

What are you doing this month for yourself?