Skills? Lessons?

Yes. Probably. I hope so.

This span of my life has been interesting.

I’ve stretched and shrunk and spent chunks of time in less than ideal conditions. It’s been more fish-out-of- water time for me than time spent fitting in.

I’ve also had some really surprisingly wonderful experiences along the way.

I’m learning how to squeeze the most joy or fun or enjoyment out of every moment when I can.

And to find or extend grace to everyone (myself included) and everything when I can’t.

Life is short. I try every day to fan my own flame of internal love and open heartedness. Some days it’s all I’ve got, but what Ive learned, is that it really is enough.

I learned that I CAN be happy. I don’t need to wait until every thing is good. On hard days I try to remember that they won’t last forever, that tomorrow is always one night away. And even if I can’t remember, a new day always does come along.

What I’ve learned, is that I can do this. Comfort loving me, can even thrive when I’m uncomfortable. What is surprising, is that I found friends and fun and meaning and inspiration and love and joy.

And light!

I’ve found these things for myself. I don’t need anyone to approve or agree or understand. I’ve actually learned how to not care what others might think or judge me for. THAT lesson alone, is huge.

In all my Alice in Wonderland stretching and shrinking, I have learned to BREATHE and relax my shoulders and heart. I have learned to surrender. I have learned to honor the part of life I’m in now. Like Rocky said in that last fight in the original movie, “It’s not so bad”