Nine Years and Counting

I was recently reflecting on the fact that I’ve been doing this calendar for 9 whole years and not one has ever been the same. Some activities repeat, because they’re important to me and for me. But, for the most part, they have changed with how I, my life and the world have changed. 

Nine years of celebrating Olivia’s birthdays in different ways whilst staying true to the hope that her life is having a ripple effect on the world. 

Nine years of wishing things were different, and also accepting that they are not whilst loving and enjoying what is. 

Nine years where I have changed in ways I never planned or expected. Some were chosen, some not. Stil, I have faced all of it in the best way I could at the time. And through it all, I’m proud of myself.

This June feels special (so she says every year!). I’m doing a lot of things that fill me with happiness and spending time with some people I deeply love, many of whom I don’t get to see often. As always, I have been extra intentional about each activity, choosing what feels most meaningful for this version of me, in this moment in time. I am grateful to have a month where I make an extra effort to make mine and other people’s lives as epic as possible. 

Do I wish I were planning kids’ parties instead of a legacy calendar? Absolutely. 

But, am I also grateful for everything I’ve been given, and in turn, I’m able to now give because of Olivia’s short and epic life? That is a wholehearted yes!!!!

If you’ve read this far I’d love for you to take a moment and reflect with me:  

How have the last 9 years changed you?
Where in your life could you give extra attention during June? Not to feel pressure, but to give it love?
I hope you enjoy this year’s calendar as much as possible.

Thank you for being here and HAPPY JUNE!

Mariana