Sabbath Sundries

Today is my half birthday. I have never celebrated a half birthday in my life and I’m not actually celebrating today, but I am thinking about it. 6 months until 40… It feels significant. This whole year feels significant. Not in a “New Year, New You” resolution sorta way… no, it feels more like I’m finishing up the first half of the Appalachian trail and am about to start the second half.

And I’m looking at my pack with eyes of experience thinking… what was I carrying that was unnecessary and what’s actually important for the journey ahead?

I find myself pondering what does it mean to live the second half well? I read so much about “longevity” and “anti-aging”… It’s fascinating but I don’t actually want to spend my life trying to stay young forever… and I don’t really worry about death. My Hope is secure.

But I do want to spend my time well. With intention. I think a big part of the second half is helping those behind you on the journey. Being open to sharing what you’ve learned… the good, the bad, and the holy. I want to be generous with what wisdom I’ve gained, but i still feel like I have so much to learn 😅

If you are farther along, I would love to hear what you left behind, and what you picked up in the second half. I started a 40 for 40 list that I would love to add to- books, trips, words to live by… if you come across something life changing, send it my way 🙌

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