Turning 30 is a pivotal moment for me. This year strings all together who I was, who I am now, and who will I be. I’ve been telling my friends lately about a big decision I’ve been thinking about for a long time. And reaching this age stresses the importance and urgency for me to finally consider this bold move that has taken four or five years in the making.
Like everybody else, I believe that birthdays are a time to be grateful. I may still be average; but name it, I have it – family, friends, career, and good health – all at 30. However, reaching this age suddenly got me thinking how long my life would go on from here onwards. Would I be lucky enough to reach 35? 40? 50? Or even 60? Only God knows.
But assuming I’d be blessed to live another 30, that means I’m already halfway through the race. If I’ve spent the first half wishing and wanting, fearing and wondering, I better change my act now.
Thirty should be the age for action. It should be the time to start getting things done – my way; the time to be adventurous, bold, and brave; the time to live out long-time passions; the time to love, help, and serve more; the time to make the ideal into reality, the time to fully take charge of my life and chart my own destiny; and finally, the time to fully accept who I am and what I have been given – strengths and weaknesses, and everything in between.
I believe I’m created the way I am to do the things I’ve been only dreaming about. Every bit of me contributes to my capability.
So, here’s to turning 30!
Things can only get more exciting from here onwards.
Again, thank you.
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OMG! I forgot to greet you. Better late than never. Happy Birthday, Sir Harold!
Comment by mae October 26, 2009 @ 1:46 pm