My grandparents gave me the loveliest card for my 30th birthday. (Yes, I realize this is 7 months later). I do not plan to make any New Year's resolutions other than completing my 101 in 1001 list and also to try to honor the words of wisdom from this card as much as possible. Here it is:
Life Legacies:
Thoughts for Our Granddaughter on Her Birthday
Live deep.
Never stop learning, playing
or finding wonder
in the world around you.
Live the length of your live,
but live the depth of it as well.
Travel light.
There is no use in carrying around
worry and regret.
They only weigh you down.
Always keep yourself open
to hope and love.
They give us wings.
Forgive imperfections
in yourself and others.
Imperfections keep things interesting.
They're the cracks
where the light shines through.
Own beautiful things
and not just to keep in the drawer,
tucked away for a perfect day.
Surround yourself with things
that make you happy,
that remind you of the beauty all around us
if we only keep our eyes open to it.
Make mistakes.
Follow detours.
Sometimes it takes an unexpected turn
to help us find the life
that is waiting for us around the bend.
Trust yourself and the path
that is meant for you.
Take care of yourself
and sometimes that means
you need the ice cream.
Be good to your body,
but also to your mind and spirit.
You're the only one who can.
And always, always know that you are loved.
You are a great gift to this world and a blessing to us.And that will never change.
(C) Hallmark
