My best life is ahead not behind

Here I stand on the precipice of turning 60. I have been so looking forward to this day. I do not feel, nor look nor act 60. I feel, look and act twenty years younger. Since the calendar turned 2024 I have been counting down the days until now. One day away. 

My wife is getting sick of all the sixty attention I am bringing on myself. The reality is I truly did not think I would ever see this day come. I was so full of anger, resentment, fear, frustration and hatred. 

One day about 10 years ago, I came to terms with where I was at in life and vowed to change. What happened, I embraced my mental health recognized that I deal with anxiety and depression on a daily basis. I was open about and told everyone. By accepting my mental health I started to heal and change my whole outlook on life. 

I recognized that some people in my life were very toxic and needed to shed them from my life. This was a multi year process and have overcome. As I shed some people, others saw the positive change in me  and embraced me for who I am.

I gained a whole new family and friends. My wife Shelley was the most positive influence along with her kids and our amazing grandson. I never knew the importance of being a positive role model for someone could impact one’s whole life.

One of my mantra’s became, “Do what is right and be accountable for your actions”

One of my social media friends a lady I went to high school with commented on a recent post of mine by saying “ love the smile”. Oh my. I always had trouble smiling. I rarely did because I didn’t think I had anything to smile for. This comment was so reaffirming for me. It shows how far I have come. Thank you thank you.

One of my goals this year has been to work on my frustration level. I would be so quick to go there. I have added the words “ Oh Well” for every moment I become frustrated. So far so good.  Still working on it however, getting much better and less frustrated. 

I am also learning to “Embrace the Possibilities “ that life has to offer and only controlling what I can control. I am living my best life right now. The future is bright. 

Here’s to a great 2024 and Oh Well. As I enter my 60th year the best is yet to come. Love you all.