I took the title of this blog from my son’s Birthday greeting when he called:  “Happy
Birthday, you made it another year!”

How appropriate…It’s April 2, 2023, and I took my new picture today on my 86th Birthday!

I feel good.  It’s a sunny and windy and chilly day here in New Mexico, and I feel Blessed.  Yes,  I made it another year! HAPPY DAY!

When I look at this picture, the shading is unintentional, of course, but as I analyze it, the thought  ‘from the dark into the light’ comes to mind.  Symbolism of my life. I’m loving everything that is happening these days.  I have such intense gratitude.  I appreciate simply everything.  I am experiencing new growth and awareness. I seem to be more keen when it comes to settling my personal differences, i.e., I’m learning to ‘live with it’, to accept what is and loving myself through whatever that may be.

Life has more meaning for me. New Mexico is very windy where I live.  And this morning, I realized how much I appreciate this change in weather from that of Phoenix.  There, it was just hot!  Then we had monsoon for a while.  Here, it’s cooler, some days windier than others which requires me to decide what I will/can do outside, or whether or not I’ll drive to town.  If it’s too windy I don’t venture a trip because I don’t want to hazard being caught in a sand storm!  This adds activity in my days and my brain.  I am observing what’s around me. I see and hear wildlife.  Cottontails abound, I see hawks, hear coyotes at night, the moon seems bigger and the stars seem much brighter and closer to me when I’m outside at night.  Truly, a celestial wonderment.

I feel more ‘in touch’. Maybe this is part of the aging process,  Then, again, maybe it’s part of the Blessing that comes in life when we’ve slowed down and become more observant and appreciative for all that is. In any case, It’s noted and I’m grateful for the heads-up!

I’m celebrating with a special birthday dinner of Rotisserie Chicken in my air fryer, with some veggies and a lettuce and tomato salad.  No cake, but I was sent some chocolates.  How splendid!

Blessed Be.  To All Be Blessed.

Life is full of happy days, joyful thoughts and

magnificent manifestations…all from within.   ~ Gaya