43 things

I have discovered so much in the past three months. I really have confirmed my belief that anything is possible...maybe not anything, but close to it, if you persist. There is an amazing site called www.43things.com If you go to http://www.43things.com/person/broadwaybeachgirl you will see my list that I made in 2007. It is funny because it is 4 years later and I still want a lot of those same things and some of those things, I have semi achieved or am in the process of achieving.

I have been reading a lot of inspirational books lately and have been surrounding myself with super uplifting people and I feel my life has shifted so much. It is so important to be around positive influences to your life. I am currently reading this book called The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz. In it, it says "If we observe humans who are two years old, we find that most of the time these humans have a big smile on their face and they're having fun. They are exploring the world. They are not afraid to play. They are afraid when they are hurt, when they are hungry, when some of their needs are not met, but they don't worry about the past, don't care about the future, and only live in the present moment." It then says, "Our normal human tendency is to enjoy life , to play, to explore, to be happy, and to love."

It is such a true statement, so why do we lose it. Why do we become so serious as we age? Why do we still think of past hurts? Life can be extremely hard, but I have really come to learn to let go. The only thing we have is the here and now and it is so important to appreciate that and capture everything you desire for in life. I have grown to really appreciate a smile, the love from my family, the sun, water to quench my thirst, a body that moves me, and conversations. I have found that although this is a material world, I am still drawn to the simplistic things.

So bite into life and find your passions. I know I still want to complete some of my 43 things,...what are your 43 things?