I turn 24 on Sunday.
I'm celebrating with a mission: Sangria breakfast on a mountain top.
I've been in a state of lack, feeling like a Nigel No-Friends, worrying that very few people would show up (it seems to be the start of festive celebration season already).
And then, yesterday
I read some words by the always superb SARK:
Be your own Best Friend.
Don't abandon yourself.
And I realised with a start:
I'll be there on Sunday.
I will turn up and Be There to celebrate my birthing day.
I will celebrate it for myself and with myself.
Any other friends that come? BONUS! But first and foremost: I'll be there. Anything else is a lovely addition and an additional blessing.
Knowing that changed my whole scope, my whole sphere, my whole energy around.
I remembered I already have a Best Friend, and she is funny, sassy, adventurous, has a HUGE sense of humour, is loving, wise and totally loyal. And her name's Leonie.
So me, and my own best friend,
will be atop a mountain on Sunday morning,
toasting the rise of the sun,
laughing at my own jokes,
dancing in my own divinity,
and celebrating the day I came to this world.
Not only is another world possible, she is on her way. On a quiet day, I can hear her breathing.
~ Arundhati Roy
9 comments:
And I shall be with you too.
As will Mikaela.. we cant wait to celebrate with you.
And it is good that you have such a ROCKIN KEWL best friend!!
*grin*
Mines pretty hot too!!
((HUGS))
Bx
I am new to your blog - I saw you comment on Darlene's and decided, as I do at times, to learn more about more people. I think you are amazing. Your zest for life, your art, your words...all of it fantastic... and at such a young age. I feel I could learn a lot from you even though I am more than twice your age...because it's not the number...it's the journey. I am so glad you will be celebrating your birthday with THE best person in your life....you. SARK is definitely a great inspiration!
oh and p.s.....I ordered your book just now. I felt compelled!
Happy Birthday Leonie!
Enjoy...and may your day be as special as you are :-)
Love,
Ash.
oh sweetie, brightest blessings to you on your bday!
I wish I could be there!
Leonie,
I wish you a merry time knowing you will be in the best company.
I will celebrate your birthday with you!! I won't be there in body, but I'll be there with you in spirit. Sending you lots of Leonie love and heart-blessings from over the sea.
Loving Leonies Lovely Woman
and the shoes too :D
xxx darlene
Happy Birthday!
This is my 24th year. It started out in a cloud of depression, but has been one of the best yet - I found me.
SARK is like the parent i never had. My mother told me a few years ago, on my birthday, that she wished i'd never been born. Yet this year i discovered not only myself, but Keri Smith, SARK, Julia Cameron, Danny Gregory, Michael Nobbs... and YOU!
Thankyou for your life and work, i know many people will celebrate another year of you. :0) (schmalty i know, but birthdays are SO emotional!)
happy birthday dearsoul.
you know i'd be there celebrating if i could, incense and all. xo
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