A Birthday


I intend to navigate through my 34th year of life as an explorer into the deepest valley of my heart.


No special word to declare as a guide.

No solid plans I can show.

Not going to scream from the mountain top that this is going to be the best year ever--
or that I have things in store that are larger then life!


It's no longer about words, thoughts, or planning.

It's not even about a dream.



Instead I'm ready for the real journey.

To unwrap, unravel, untangle, and unwind--
To release and reveal.

To dig deeper and get closer to something
raw
vulnerable
honest.

To shed the old me.

Peace & Love.

18 comments:

sherry ♥ lee said...

You certainly look ready to "explore" and you've begun to shed the old you with the new hair style...I see a year filled with promise ahead for you!! Wishing you the most incredible birthday! xo

The Bodhi Chicklet said...

Happy Birthday Connie. Every year is an amazing year. What we learn when we come through it and all what stretches ahead. Jump!

Linnea said...

First, because I have to: I cannot tell you how much I LOVE that hair. You look incredible!

Second, how do you read my mind? I've been kicking around my New Year's post and I already decided I could not come up with a word or a theme. I just want to jump on the boogie board of life and ride the waves, cherishing the joy and the surprises I discover along the journey.

Your look so relaxed and beautiful in these shots. You've chosen the good portion. Peace to you.

Alex said...

Happy Birthday Explorer! ♪♫

Eco Yogini said...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!

~Barb~ said...

Happy wonderful birthday, Connie! Your fabulous future is out there, just waiting on you to arrive...and what a glorious future it is! *muah*
Peace & Love,
~Barb~

Emma said...

I am wishing you an amazing year!

And yeah, your hair looks awesome!

Heather Plett said...

A big ol' happy birthday to you, gorgeous! Maddie says so too. :-)

amy said...

Happy Birthday and New Year and new you!

Dovelily said...

Love the pics and your new 'do! Happy, happy, happy birthday to you! Much peace and many, many blessings to you in the New Year!

tinkerbell the bipolar faerie said...

to explore the deepest valleys of my heart

i love this.

you do love lovely. i wish you a year of peace and love.

nanakin1 said...

It sounds like you've already started, Connie. Enjoy every minute of it!
Hugs,
Nancy (nanakin1)

Paula - Buenos Aires said...

Happy birthday!
Wishing you a year full of love and laughter, of friends and inspiration, of discoveries and exciting adventures. :)

sweetmango said...

Look how sexy beautiful you are!! No wonder Hansel always has such a big smile on his face in his photos :)
Have a beautiful day sweet sister of my heart.
xxlovexx
me

Brandi Reynolds said...

you look beautiful and I can't wait to see what unfolds. You radiate and I know the blossoming will be gorgeous...

daisies said...

your beauty shines through .. shines!! xoxox

differenceayearmakes said...

Happy Birthday!

You know I love the hair! But then I would.

Ah, birthdays....I have one coming up myself on Friday. Always start the new year out older.

Capricorns - strong and tenacious....but we do love a plan :).

Sherri said...

These photos are great! So fun and filled with life. Happy birthday!