I was born just a short 35 years ago today. Birthdays are very important to me, and I usually have some kind of moment of serious reflection when they come around. This year is strikingly different than the last 34 years. I am settling in on the other side of the country in a beautiful new home and neighborhood. I am working remotely and taking care of my son and husband. I am able to be home, something I’ve always wanted to be able to do when I had a family. I am feeling beyond lucky and extremely grateful every day. Deep down, I know that this might not be forever. Everything changes, that is the one constant in life. I wish I could freeze time for a little while here and live here and now for a very long while. Someday it will be tomorrow though, so for now I continue to wake up and gaze in astonishment across the wide ocean horizon. I will breathe deeply as I drive down the road and take in the sweet smells of the flowers and trees. Every day I will try to consciously slow down, take my time, and thank the universe for this life.