Msg to the Universe

This is a message to the Universe, to anyone who is open to listen, to my future self - when I need it the most. 

We all go through events in our lives that define us and define how we respond to situations in the course of our life.

One such defining event was when Myra was a few months old and went through a difficult time with her health. At my lowest I sent out a message to what I'll call the Universe - my friends, family and anyone who I knew - to just let them know and a request to keep us in their thoughts. What I received was a ton of positive, heartfelt thoughts that helped me persevere a little bit longer. This happened again when dad or a dearest friend or a precious family member passed. And everytime - sharing & expressing, helped us tide by.

In the present moment, I have been going through a myriad of positive emotions - and in an attempt to return the favor, I wanted to share it with my Universe - cos sometimes I think the postive, albeit mundane experiences, aren't shared enough!

Life has never been better – it is in fact great - personally, professionally, in every aspect; be it health, fitness, new learnings, new experiences, sense of discipline, friends, family, everything. There isn't a day that goes without a positive experience and there is no situation which I handle without a smile, including potential altercations.

I am fully aware that nothing is constant and this could change, tomorrow, next month, next year or even right now - after all, I live by the tenet that be it happiness or sorrow, "this too shall pass"; 

But I also realise that I cannot control what will be and attempt to live in the present - for the little moments that give me joy everyday - be it a walk up the hill with Bruno, breakfast with Simms, daily calls with my team, pick-up/ drops for Myra, football game with the boys, an impromptu coffee with a friend, a mid-week drink with the girls, musical weekends, alone time with myself, simple free will! - I am grateful for it all!

Since I know I can't control everything, I have added a new tenet to live by, "it is what it is" - cos while I hope to have courage to deal with what might be - I also know that no one but I, can control my expectations and in turn my happiness.

So to my Universe - I am grateful - I have a fulfilled life and despite what happens from here on - I have no regrets!