28 revelations from 28 trips around the sun
The day I have been waiting for practically my entire life, my golden birthday, is finally here! To put it simply, a golden birthday is when your age matches the day you were born, ie: if you are born on the 28th of the month your golden birthday is when you turn 28 years old.
I remember being around 7 or 8 years old when I first heard about a golden birthday. I would imagine 28 year old Molly, she was grown up and had it all figured out, HA! For eight year old me, 28 seemed like a lifetime away. And it was, but somehow I blinked and here I am.
I’m not sure if it’s the weight of this monumental birthday or the completion of frontal lobe development in recent years, but I have been reflecting and reflecting and reflecting some more on my life and what I have learned thus far. Today, I am sharing 28 revelations, breakthroughs, breakdowns, lessons, realizations, insights, whatever you want to call them, that have helped to guide me through my journey on this earth. Some are simple, some are near impossible, some are cliche, but all equal in importance. This is what I would share with eight year old Molly…
28 revelations from 28 trips around the sun:
YOU are responsible for your own happiness
No matter how much you want to, you cannot control everything. In fact, stop trying to control everything! It’s wasted energy
You deserve to be happy
Set boundaries, and keep them
It’s OK to take time for yourself, I encourage it!
Be open minded
Be vulnerable
Accept help, and just say thank you
Be honest with yourself, even when it’s hard
Focus your energy on the things that are important to you
Keep growing, and growing, and growing…
Drinking will not solve your problems
Those who love you and care about you will show up
Stop trying to fit in and just be
Surrender and stop feeling guilty about literally everything
Physical activity is so good for the mind, body and soul
Protect your peace at all costs
Eat your greens…or drink them
Ask questions and get answers, don’t go through life not knowing
Show up for those you love when they need you
Recognize your weaknesses and learn to love them
Learn to love yourself
You are not defined by your past
Take care of your mental health
Therapy is cool and useful af, try it
Yoga is more than movement
You are stronger than you think
Life will test you
You are perfect
… one for good luck!