28 Reasons to Celebrate!
My birthday was recently and I have been celebrating all month long! Between beach parties, my friend visiting from TN, house parties, helicopter rides, special brunches, open mics and more, I have had a FULL month. Which I am so GRATEFUL for! This year I said I didn’t want to have a party specifically for me, but that didn’t mean I didn’t want to celebrate! I’ve had some incredible and wholesome moments this month. I’ve attended Kundalini workshops, breathwork events (Which was my favorite experience), and yin yoga classes that have all fueled my soul. I’ve danced, I’ve cried, I’ve sang, I’ve LIVED. It feels great to be alive! I’ve ate good food, I’ve made great food, and I’ve experienced LOTS of puppy love this month! It’s been incredible. I’ve celebrated my family, I’ve grieved for my family, I’ve prayed for my family. I’ve soaked in all that I cherish this month and it’s been incredible. As I relish in these events, I also look back and reflect to the past versions of myself. I’ve thought about little Kala, who didn’t have big birthday parties, because her family couldn’t afford them. I think of the times I only had 2 people with me on my birthday (My mom and my best friend). My life has vastly expanded since those days. I sorted through pictures and observed lovingly into my eyes. I am not who I use to be at all. I’ve gained so much wisdom in the past 28 years. I’ve experienced a lot of spectrums. I went so far from who I am, and now I find my self closer and closer each day. I remember that I’ve always been me underneath the layers. I just needed to shed what no longer was true for me. I feel I’m still shedding, still returning back to my truest core and it’s beautiful. There’s versions of me that were too afraid to be seen behind the camera, she believed she wasn’t pretty enough, or talented enough to be seen. I would have never dared to have photoshoots in public places with my best friend. I also wouldn’t have sang in front of an audience at an open mic, I’d hide in the back and dream of one day performing up there. Well, I’ve finally done it and I plan to keep doing it. I’m very proud of myself. I’m proud that I finally allow myself to openly love myself. I’m proud that I keep reaching for my dreams and keep inspiring myself to accomplish my life goals. It takes a lot of will power to uplift our selves from low places, so when we do its always worth the celebration. Always. I’m grateful to be celebrating and for the people in my life that are celebrating with me. Happy birthday to myself and anyone reading this. Whether its your birthday or not, you’re always worth the celebration! Thanks for being alive!
Thanks for reading,
Love,
Kala
