Ooof! I don’t have a comment beyond this one is hitting in some as yet unable to put into words places, in a squiggly “so different but also so much the same” kind of way
Thanks so much Gloria! I agree that we all sometimes need that reminder that we actually do have free will and are in control of much more than we potentially tell ourselves!
Maddy, I think and talk about this all the time. For me, it's always the idea of "what if life didn't come with instructions?" That question sits at the center of so much of how I move through the world—especially as someone who’s moved abroad multiple times.
There’s something about leaving the place you grew up in that just cracks everything open. All the stuff you took for granted—how life is “supposed” to go, what it means to be successful, even how to be a person in the world—suddenly feels kind of made up. And being in a new place gives you this weird freedom to ask, “Okay, but what do I actually want? What would my life look like if I didn’t just follow the script?”
Ohhh I love this perspective on how place influences our mindset! I totally agree that when I moved abroad for the first time, I was completely opened to a new way of life so far from what I knew, and it really expanded my consciousness of what’s possible🤍
Happy birthday Maddy! I turn 54 today and I am still findinge way. I made many'mistakes' along the way, but I try to give myself grace and remember that every decision - the good ones and the bad ones - brought me to where I am right now- sitting in Park Monceau, taking photos and planting seeds for my next chapter!!🥰🥰. I am learning to embrace NOW... while planning for the future I desire. Knowing that the road will be winding, and likely long. But every step brings me closer. So HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO US!!🥳🎊🎉🥳🎊🎉🫶🏻🫶🏻
Happy happy birthday, Maddy!! You have such a rich, beautiful, and creative life. Love how you share. Excited to see where this next year takes you.
Aww thanks friend❤️ Same to you! Always looking forward to what you’re creating
We're the same age! I agree with your sentiments and am listening to my intuition more than society's expectations at this point in my life.
Ohhh how fun!! Let’s hope 28 has a lot of good things in store for us both✨
Ooof! I don’t have a comment beyond this one is hitting in some as yet unable to put into words places, in a squiggly “so different but also so much the same” kind of way
Yesss, well I’m glad it’s speaking to you in some way❤️
Happy Birthday Maddy! These are questions I grapple with often - “where would I be if I stop letting the outside voices guide the way?”
A great reminder that we all have free will and discernment to use it for what works for ME. Hope you enjoy your day! 🎉
Thanks so much Gloria! I agree that we all sometimes need that reminder that we actually do have free will and are in control of much more than we potentially tell ourselves!
Maddy, I think and talk about this all the time. For me, it's always the idea of "what if life didn't come with instructions?" That question sits at the center of so much of how I move through the world—especially as someone who’s moved abroad multiple times.
There’s something about leaving the place you grew up in that just cracks everything open. All the stuff you took for granted—how life is “supposed” to go, what it means to be successful, even how to be a person in the world—suddenly feels kind of made up. And being in a new place gives you this weird freedom to ask, “Okay, but what do I actually want? What would my life look like if I didn’t just follow the script?”
Ohhh I love this perspective on how place influences our mindset! I totally agree that when I moved abroad for the first time, I was completely opened to a new way of life so far from what I knew, and it really expanded my consciousness of what’s possible🤍
Happy birthday Maddy! I turn 54 today and I am still findinge way. I made many'mistakes' along the way, but I try to give myself grace and remember that every decision - the good ones and the bad ones - brought me to where I am right now- sitting in Park Monceau, taking photos and planting seeds for my next chapter!!🥰🥰. I am learning to embrace NOW... while planning for the future I desire. Knowing that the road will be winding, and likely long. But every step brings me closer. So HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO US!!🥳🎊🎉🥳🎊🎉🫶🏻🫶🏻
I love that! Thank you so much for reading and commenting Danyel! I hope you have an amazing day of celebration✨
Joyeux anniversaire !!
Hi Maddie
Belated Happy Birthday
AND I've just sent you a DM...
Warm regards
Judy