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I just can’t believe it. Today is my 60th birthday . . . as in the big six oh!! Honestly, it feels like my 50’s lasted two years instead of ten. While I’m not the type to spend a lot of time looking backwards, every now and then it can be reflective fodder for personal growth. Evolving
Some of my dreams have come true and some are still a hope in progress. In the early 90’s when I got my first song published, I had visions of holding a Grammy in my hands before I was 40. Nope. That one hasn’t happened. But one of the first songwriters I wrote with in Nashville, he definitely has one or two or three. So does that count as fame once removed? Nah, guess not. Realistic
As a writer, I had really planned on having a book published by now. But instead, I just have a bunch of online blogs and a few magazine articles that bear my name. While that is pretty cool, it definitely falls short of the mark I had set for myself. No regrets though, life is too short and I have had way too many interests that distracted me from focusing on that one thing. Fulfilled
I suppose from the outside looking in, I have done pretty well in the fitness industry. My personal training clients have been amazing people to be with and I have loved each person so very much and the relationships I developed through my group exercise classes have filled my cup with tremendous joy. I’m aware that getting paid to do what I’m passionate about is a pretty huge gift in this life. And it has taken me to Cancun five times to teach Yoga to people from all over the world and that is way way cool. Adventurous
My two adult kids are completely financially independent – that is a huge cause for celebration. Two pats on the back for that. But more importantly, they are both really great people and have married great people and all four enjoy spending time with us old folks. Grateful
Every day I get to laugh a lot at the hilarious antics of my husband of 39 years. It’s pretty fun to be married to a guy whose greatest pleasure is to make me crack up. He’s getting funnier all the time. I am trying to get him to do an open mic night – now that would truly make this decade better than the last! And I do believe the dude might just be getting hotter as well. As good as it gets? Lucky
But then, I don’t recognize myself in the mirror anymore. That’s the difficult and weird part. Sagging jowls, creped skin (ugh), more wrinkles every day, aching knees, thinning hair, dark spots galore (thanks suntan) and the list of uninvited changes is growing longer. Nevertheless, this is what comes with hanging around this long. Appreciative
So here’s looking at you 60! Hoping for grandchildren, lots more adventures and believing what my friends are all telling me . . . that the best is yet to come!! Joyful
The Zen Den
Hello and welcome to The Zen Den. My name is Alison and while I am passionate about many things, my most inspiring driving force is human connection. Blogger, content writer, orthopedic exercise specialist, motivational speaker, international yoga pro, published songwriter, avid poker player, mom and wife are just a few of my titles. But when I do my job at NASA, I am known simply as “The Fairy Zenmother” a role I deeply love because people invite me into their space to help them find their center, relax and stretch their muscles and destress their mind. Here in the blogosphere version of The Zen Den, I invite you into my world where I will explore ideas for creating a better tomorrow and a kinder today. And hopefully, with insight, authenticity and humor; my words, observations and experiences will help you feel calm, centered, intellectually challenged and spiritually enlightened. Alternatively, if you have something you would like to see covered in The Zen Den, just let me know. Your feedback is welcome and valuable to the success of this blog. Finally, my heart is filled with gratitude to have this opportunity to share with all of you.
