Dear Emma, aka Badass
Today is the last day of your 49th year. This was my wish for you one year ago:
“Tomorrow is your birthday, Emma, and my wish for you is that you live freely in your heart and soul. That you go on those adventures you always wanted to and do what you want to do. Promise me that this time next year, you would have unequivocally say no to all the things that you don’t want to do or that are not meant for you. When you wake up tomorrow, take a deep breath, and love the fact that your new year begins and that you are spending the day with you and only you. Just what you always wanted. Don’t feel bad that you told the others no. It is your birthday…
My other wish for you is that the road to health, love, and abundance opens for you. Don’t be afraid to take the turn, your compass will always guide you. I also wish for you courage. Just do it. Don’t look back.
Time like this next year, when we meet up you will be even more beautiful because you will be living your best abundant life with your own little family, the love of your life and a great career. When I see you next year on your birthday during the Christmas markets somewhere in Europe, I’ll be the one with the biggest smile waiting to greet you.. “
This year was a busy one. It was also a year of expansion and pushing the envelope in the quest to be as authentic as you could be. You fought hard for that, and you NAILED it! You also loved unconditionally. This morning when you woke up a different feeling came over you. It wasn’t sad or overly excitable, but it was balanced. You took today just for you and did what you wanted without any regret, explanation or apology.
Life has detours but you end up where you are meant to be, nevertheless, along the way you are doing you and feeling that balance. So maybe this year I won’t see you in Europe at the Christmas markets. But I will see you in the city that never sleeps watching you enjoy the Christmas fare of NYC. Maybe I will get to see magic happen for you while you are looking at the moon.
As you enter your 50th year, my wish for you is the most fantabulous year ever. Go all in and bet on yourself 100%. Double down if you must! I truly loved watching you grow this year; I loved how you achieved balance and the fact that you don’t apologize as much as you do. I know this time next year, your cup runneth over and you will have to pinch yourself.
Happy 50th Birthday, Emma! I love you, girl!
This Thing Called Time 