Baja, Mexico 3/19/03 Back: Roger and Anna Front: Liz and Kim

Pinkie Pattie Lee wrote a post last weekend that inspired many of us to write letters to our younger selves. Enjoy this letter from blogger extraordinaire, Kim Wenci!

I must admit I have never given this much thought. But, after a nudge to do so, the thoughts come freely and rapidly. I will be 56 in 12 days. While many people do not relish the fact that they are growing old, I am elated. I love being in my fifties. In fact, if I could go back to a younger age... I would respectfully decline.

Before you start reading this article, I invite you to sit quietly for a few seconds. Take in a full breath, let it fill your lungs, and then release it slowly. Repeat this simple breathing exercise and include the words from my favorite meditation:

Breathing in, I calm my body.
Breathing out, I smile.
Dwelling in the present moment,
I know this is a wonderful moment. ~Thich Nhat Hahn

I try to remember this little meditation practice when I feel challenged, tired and inadequate. 

There’s a lot of talk these days about the Law of Attraction. They make it sound so simple. You just wish for something, and then- POOF! Your fairy godmother appears and you get exactly what you want. Just like that.

Sounds lovely, doesn’t it? But how can that be? If it worked that way, we’d need to do nothing more than make three wishes and, like any good fairy tale, all of our dreams would come true. So why doesn’t it work? Let me tell you a secret … it does. It just doesn’t work that way. What do I mean? Get comfy and I’ll tell you a little story.