i cannot begin to describe to you how beautiful it is right now. i’m on my balcony and the sun is setting. it’s almost 75 degrees (24 celsius) and it’s after 8 pm. the sky goes from shades of dark blue in the east to pink in the west. there is not one cloud. i’ve got a glass of wine by my side, in my favorite deep blue wine glass. our little twinkling lights are on, wrapped around the balcony door, giving off a festive, warm glow. just below me, sits one couple enjoying their steak and wine at a bistro table, and another couple prepares their dinner on the grill. the fire in the fire pit is glowing where a few people have gathered to chat. others walk past, saying hi, as they take an evening stroll. it’s simply magical.
this is how i am silently, peacefully, and quietly celebrating my three year blog anniversary. and it feels just perfect.
when i woke this morning, i wanted to do a big, celebratory post. maybe a contest, maybe something super inspirational. but, as the day progressed, i found myself involved in other things, other responsibilities, and i could’t seem to find to time to think about the blog, much less prepare a post.
until, right now. and then, i just knew that this quiet, solitary (how else would it really be in the blog world, though? in reality, we are all blogging alone, aren’t we) moment was the perfect time to just celebrate this day, this passing of time.
so, i suppose that instead of having some grand look back over the past three years (you and i can do that by looking through my archives any day) and writing a summary, or instead of looking forward and making goals, promises, or challenges, i realized that the greatest celebration that i can give myself and share with you is the celebration of right now. to just be and breathe and give thanks and feel life coursing through my veins.
of course, i am grateful for what this blog has meant to me, how it has saved my life and changed my entire way of being, loving, and living. and i am curious, so curious, as to what lies ahead for me and for belovelive… will it touch and inspire people, making them laugh and cry and feel alive? will it become a book? will it become a money-making blog that allows me to write and live? but those are all what ifs… and not appropriate for living in the present moment.
what is important is where i am right now. who i am right now. this glorious present moment. and i give thanks for it. i understand from deep within my soul how blessed and amazingly lucky i am.
tonight, dear blog, i celebrate you. and i celebrate how you have made me feel alive – how the words and images that i have created have empowered me to feel completely alive and happy and at peace.
yes, this day, this moment is magical. so, as i take a sip of wine, touch my hand to my heart, listen to the voices of my neighbors, hear the first crickets of the season chirping, look up to see the first star twinkling right above me, and breathe in all of life, i celebrate. and i give thanks.
Absolutely gorgeous xx
Thank you, Sarah. And thank you for reading!! xx
Perfect! Huge congrats! It was a beautiful day here too yesterday, I drank gin and read for 2 hours in the garden it was so amazing! (I enjoyed my alone garden time so much so I kept my phone and any interactions away!)
This is a perfect anniversary post – well done Liz x
Thank you, love! Isn’t it just the best having a little time outside? I’m so thankful! xx
Happy Anniversary, Liz! Beautiful post. I’m so glad you were able to appreciate a and bask in the moment and thank you for sharing because your post was a good reminder for me to do that more often 🙂 happy blogging!
Oh, thank you so much! Taking that time to slow down, is definitely a key aspect of keeping myself sane. 🙂 Thank you for reading, and for your comment!
Being Present! What not just blogs, but life, is all about! Praying blessings on your present !
Absolutely, Randy! I am sending prayers right back to you. 🙂
Awesome! Sharing a joyful moment is the best sort of celebration.
Thank you for being present and celebrating with me! xx