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There is no better time than now to pause, to look back and honor the path that has brought me here.
For many years, I wandered lost, weighed down by a life that no longer made sense, a life that felt distant from my own heart. But in the last four years, I began the journey of reclaiming my happiness, a happiness rooted in putting myself first—nurturing my mind, body, spirit, and the love I share with my daughter.
In these years of transformation, I have emerged from a toxic, soul-wounding marriage. I’ve endured the loss of an eye, now replaced by a prosthetic, and faced the shadow of two brain aneurysms. Through it all, I held fast to hope, knowing that even in uncertainty, beauty could still flourish. Moments of falling in and out of love, of laughter shared with friends around a table, of travels that opened my spirit, and of watching my daughter bloom before my eyes—all remind me that life is an intricate dance of joy and hardship. Every lesson, every tear, every triumph is a gift I will one day pass to her.
And now, as I stand in the present moment, I am overwhelmed by gratitude—grateful to still be here, breathing, surrounded by the ones I hold dear.
As I begin another journey around the sun, I offer these words to myself and to anyone who finds them:
1. Happiness is here, now, in the present. In this moment of reflection, I am filled with joy, and I wish the same for all who read this.
2. Cherish each breath. Let meditation be your guide. In the simple act of breathing in and out, we find our way back to ourselves, to the present where life unfolds.
3. The world can be dark and frightening, but awareness opens the path to light. By staying mindful of the problems facing our planet, we can respond with compassion, knowing how to help and when to protect.
4. Practice mindfulness in each passing moment. In doing so, we cultivate peace—within ourselves and for others. Be a protector of peace, for yourself and for those in need.
So, with this next journey, I make a promise to myself: I will embrace the present with open arms. I will let the sun’s warmth rest on my skin more often. I will read more beautiful words, love more deeply, and savor every precious moment that this life gifts me.
— Sincerely, Boris
For many years, I wandered lost, weighed down by a life that no longer made sense, a life that felt distant from my own heart. But in the last four years, I began the journey of reclaiming my happiness, a happiness rooted in putting myself first—nurturing my mind, body, spirit, and the love I share with my daughter.
In these years of transformation, I have emerged from a toxic, soul-wounding marriage. I’ve endured the loss of an eye, now replaced by a prosthetic, and faced the shadow of two brain aneurysms. Through it all, I held fast to hope, knowing that even in uncertainty, beauty could still flourish. Moments of falling in and out of love, of laughter shared with friends around a table, of travels that opened my spirit, and of watching my daughter bloom before my eyes—all remind me that life is an intricate dance of joy and hardship. Every lesson, every tear, every triumph is a gift I will one day pass to her.
And now, as I stand in the present moment, I am overwhelmed by gratitude—grateful to still be here, breathing, surrounded by the ones I hold dear.
As I begin another journey around the sun, I offer these words to myself and to anyone who finds them:
1. Happiness is here, now, in the present. In this moment of reflection, I am filled with joy, and I wish the same for all who read this.
2. Cherish each breath. Let meditation be your guide. In the simple act of breathing in and out, we find our way back to ourselves, to the present where life unfolds.
3. The world can be dark and frightening, but awareness opens the path to light. By staying mindful of the problems facing our planet, we can respond with compassion, knowing how to help and when to protect.
4. Practice mindfulness in each passing moment. In doing so, we cultivate peace—within ourselves and for others. Be a protector of peace, for yourself and for those in need.
So, with this next journey, I make a promise to myself: I will embrace the present with open arms. I will let the sun’s warmth rest on my skin more often. I will read more beautiful words, love more deeply, and savor every precious moment that this life gifts me.
— Sincerely, Boris
Written on August 27, 2024
