I'm growing up!

Can you find my Eli Tzvi in the back row in the middle with a smile? He is in his amazing after school,
 Nagel Jewish Academy, learning tools of his ancestors, tradition, culture, and most importantly that growing never stops.
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W hat do you want to be when you grow up?  These are the thoughts I was having today, my birthday, Thank you everyone for your calls, texts, and Facebook love.  It made me think of friends that I have that were very focused on something they wanted to accomplish, are very successful, and Thank God have found their other half, many have families.  The question I was asking myself, are the accomplishments themselves happiness, and is there a specific time when we want these results in our lives? To me the answer is a big NO!  I am 42 today, and I honestly feel relaxed, happy, and comfortable in my own skin.  I feels so grateful for everything in my life, but am not done by a long shot, and some things I haven't even thought up yet.

That is the beauty of life, a number does not identify you, I have never felt a certain way because of age, I am just blessed with the positive mentality about every aspect of life.  Even disappointments are a good thing, if we don't feel the downs how will we know how fantastic are the ups.

Usually once we accomplish something, it is done, and it sometimes can leave people unsatisfied. We start evaluating the whole picture, seeing if there is balance, what else we need to do, there is not even a moment sometimes to take a breath.  I feel this is our cutthroat culture today in all areas of life, relationships, career, and even the way we are supposed to look and act.

Early in life I decided I am who I am, I will explore and have adventures, but not lose myself, always trust my gut, and live life to the fullest.  Yes things have changed with marriage and children, it is not for everyone, but I see how for me it was an important step.  My husband takes care of me, supports and grounds me, and together we are a powerful team.  My children are unique souls that challenge me everyday with their expectations, and outpour their unconditional love.

I am growing everyday, and I will never stop growing, and I don't want to every stop growing.  Each year brings reflection, goals, and most importantly enjoying the present moment with all the blessings in my life.

Coach Yulia