Birthday Wisdom on the 38th Year

Guest Post by Anna Finch

At important turning points in my life, my inner guidance nudges me to write. Sometimes I doubt my words, but the nudges grow louder, and a theme emerges. Recently it has been about wisdom. I love to ask people what wisdom they have learned on their birthdays.

I believe we are here to learn and grow in this lifetime, and so with each new birthday, we have some valuable lessons and blessings to share with others. Through the joys and heartaches, we are learning more about love, compassion, and grace!

I would recommend listening to your inner guidance and share it with the world! I have been working towards sharing mine more these last couple years and here is a poem I recently shared on my 38th birthday!

Wisdom

What have I learned as I approach the 38th year?
That it’s okay to feel, and to shed a tear?
You can speak your voice with kindness and grace.
You can show your emotions all over your face.
You can try to light others up,
And remember to still fill your own cup,
Both are important to be loving to yourself and this Earth.
Find the joy in living and enjoy all of the mirth.
Understand we are learning as we unfold,
The beauty, the heartbreak, all wondrous to behold.
Find solace with your loved ones,
See the spark in all like a thousand suns.
Take it one breath, one minute, one day at a time.
Enjoy the little things, and take time to rhyme.
Much love always my family and friends,
I hope this unfolding is just beginning and never ends.
Thank you for being you,
And all that you do!

Gracefully with love,
Anna Finch

Anna Finch is a Positive Psychology practitioner and Park Ranger who resides in Staunton, Virginia, and enjoys connecting people to nature and to themselves. She is grateful for her spiritual path of Eckankar that has helped her make sense and meaning of the trials and blessings that life offers!