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Reaching Mile Marker 40 on the Road of Life
I turned 40 this past Thursday! During the last week of my 30s, I set an intention to finish my 30s and begin my 40s with as much joy as I could find in each day. On this 4th day of being 40, I’d say it’s been a success. That joy included dancing, of course. I also enjoyed four different birthday cakes, which felt appropriate to celebrate each decade.
Looking Back
There has been much reflection as well. My 30s was the most significant decade of my life, to date. It witnessed my journey into competitive ballroom dance, becoming The Girl with the Tree Tattoo, publishing my books and journals, and earning the title of World Champion. It also watched me journey into the worlds of entrepreneurship and personal development. During my 30s, I advanced my career and moved from one corner of the country to the other. As my 30s came to a close, I reveled in the joy that is Zumba and explored new realms of dance, including ballet and modern. I felt a little sad to know I would be saying goodbye to a decade that meant so much.
The last 10 years haven’t been all sunshine and rainbows. There were plenty of dark days and difficult times, but I don’t feel the need to revisit those. I’d rather celebrate the good days and the triumphs over the dark times (even if triumph on some days meant simply getting up and dressed). I found…
