This is 40

This is 40! I’ve wanted to say that for a very long time. To say I’m an old soul is an understatement. Though I know age comes with some more aches and pains and hormone transition, it also comes with so much wisdom. I’m in tears of gratitude as I write this message today. 

A milestone birthday brings much reflection, especially for those who have never reached 40. My maternal grandmother never made it to 40. A good friend of mine from childhood was shy of her 40th when she entered the gates of Heaven. So many friends from high school and college didn’t survive their 30s. The way my mind works is in extreme gratitude for this milestone. There is nothing to take for granted regarding more time in your life. Life is such a celebration, and that is why my passion for health continues to grow! 

I see many people shifting what they do around my age because they need something different, outgrew what they used to do, or for other reasons. I’m so grateful there is no shift required here. Science is ever-changing and ever-evolving. There’s always more data, and learning from my case studies is fun. Dozens of clients in the last year were healed using integrative approaches that included regulating the nervous system. Even one of my children was healed from asthma by regulating her adrenal glands and nervous system. God is opening my eyes to the interconnectedness of every system in the body. Treating the system that is failing is only throwing a bandaid on it. We have to dig deeper and support the whole body. Learning this came with age and wisdom, ultimately from God’s direction and calling. 

As I grow older, I gain a perspective on true surrender and relinquishing control. While I know some decisions are in my hands, I feel guided on everything. I have a heart of forgiveness and realize not everything is personal. That only comes with age. I have a “chill mode.” I have never had that before! I guess even I was able to heal my nervous system. I found the present moment on our family trail ride yesterday and thought it felt like Heaven. God's glory is felt in the present moment. Take a minute and bask in that; find, explore, and sit in it. There is nothing like sitting on a horse riding through crystal clear creeks and vast pastures with my husband of 15 years and our precious girls. Cue more tears of gratitude. 

Last night, some of my girlfriends came out to celebrate with me. One of my sweet friends prayed a blessing over the group and me, and I’ve never felt a prayer so deeply in my core. She prayed to lift up what I was praying for but to give me peace in HIS purpose. Wow, that is precisely where true peace comes from for me. It’s taking me out and asking for guidance in pure surrender. 

Then, another friend gave a toast, saying that I embody kindness and caring in everything I do and that my warmth and compassion touch the hearts of everyone I know. Cue the humble pie tears. Hearing what your best friends think about you is so endearing, but it’s also humbling! 

I’m beyond thankful for a community I can grow with and not age out of. What a gift you all are, and I hope you know that you bless me in more ways than just career goals. I never even set out to have a career, but community, I always wanted that. I never imagined leading a rock-solid, extensive, broad community in different age ranges. But here we are with the same health goals: strength, prevention, longevity, prosperity of health, energy, and FEEL GOOD. I admire your perseverance in overcoming the conditions you’ve been dealing with. You may not know this yet, but your strength, compliance, and commitment are why I’m here and continue to show up daily.

Thank you for joining me in this milestone with our fun sales and celebrations. It truly is my birthday wish to welcome more people into our community of health and hope! If only people knew what the other side of struggle looked like. Thanks for supporting this mission with me. From the depths of my soul, I want you all to know how much I love each and every one of you!