Slowness preceding possibilities

I sit here, acknowledging the gift of these moments, a time when we can sit and contemplate our lives, feel the nostalgia, reminisce over past chapters, recognize our faults, ponder how we could have handled things differently, quiet our minds, and simply be. I prayed for this chapter long ago, and now I finally have the time to unwind. Though it doesn’t look exactly as I imagined, I can explore the beautiful possibilities for the moments ahead.

It’s strange to think that this could mark the end of it all. At any moment, I could pass away and transition to another dimension, a new existence, a new reincarnation. I ponder if this could be the next step into a completely different reality, or if this moment will pass quickly, leading me to sleep or into the gates of a different existence. What would I do differently if this time I see as a quiet reflection for my future and self-reflection were actually the reflection of my life as I move on? Absolutely nothing. I wake up every day knowing I’ve accomplished everything I wanted to do on my goal lists from five years ago. I’ve loved, I’ve lost, I’ve spent my life in one of the most beautiful places. And if I live for 30 more years, what I’ll keep doing is living. Living with intention. Sometimes, the intention is simply to live each day with as much grace as possible — making meals with love, sharing them with people who have changed me in…