Serenity & Being 55

So, yesterday I turned 55 and it's strange but it doesn't bother me in the least.  Even when I turned 50 to me it was just another birthday.

Over the past year or maybe it's a little longer, I have worked at being happy with who I am and by doing that I have found 2 career paths that give meaning and excitement to my life.

During that time I made a decision to stop feeling sorry for myself, stop comparing myself to others around me, stop always needing approval and stop trying to fix everything.  I have chosen to be content with who I am.  What I can't figure out is why it has taken me my entire life to figure this out, but at least it happened while I am still fairly active and capable of making intelligent decisions.

I am looking forward to the next adventure that my life brings.  I look forward to surprises (like the dancing lessons my husband signed us up for - my birthday present), I look forward to family and friends and I look forward to the every day serenity in my life.

Join me in being happy with who you are, don't compare yourself to those around you.  The only person that you need to be happy with is you.

Find your serenity in the life that surrounds you.