The Special People

When I was a child —I called those who were rich, "special people".

The "special people" never seemed to have any problems...

Their kids were always happy, well dressed; their fathers ran successful businesses— their mothers were involved in the community, and family unity was always encouraged.

There wasn't a fake thing about them — they just lived...

They went on vacation, lived in big houses, drove the best vehicles—and their kids never had to walk to school.

They were surrounded by friends and family—held feasts, and their kids never went hungry.

When their kids asked for something, they never heard the word "no"; they got everything they wanted.

They never went to school with bruises on their backs—or lived with the effect of unkind words spoken. They never suffered neglect—or the difficulty of their parent(s) favoring one child over another.

They were into sports with their parents present—cheering them on.

They grew up to marry great spouses, buy houses and have memberships to club-houses...

It was as though 'life' worked in their favor all the time.

A few months ago—I got a surge of norepinephrine, and I, for the first time, felt like I was one of the special people.

As I turn 54 this week, I have written 54 reasons why I am one of the special people.

Here it goes:

1. I am confident in my abilities and open to new challenges. 2. I have everything it takes to be successful. 3. I can achieve anything I put my heart into. 4. I am blessed. 5. I get better every day. 6. I have a lot to offer. 7. I stand up for myself and others. 8. I am a good hearted person. 9. I draw from those who are successful and inspire me. 10. I know the good I am capable of. 11. I know who I am—and I am sure of myself.

12. I am happy with the person I am. 13. I am content with my life. 14. I have kind and supportive people in my life. 15. I have many strengths and apply them for the greater good. 16. I am aware of my weakness and am working on them. 17. I am open to healthy and positive relationships. 18. I am proactive. 19. I am in control of every area of life. 20. I make right choices, and choose right responses.

21. Things always work out in my best interest.

22. I am concerned about what is right.

23. I am aware of how we are connected one to another...

24. I have self-awareness and know the affect I have on others.

25. I celebrate my achievements.

26. I celebrate the achievements of others.

27. I am a person of passion.

28. I finish things I start.

29. I am a person of knowledge and understanding.

30. I do not run from a challenge.

31. I take on difficulty, and work it—until it becomes easy.

32. I laugh.

33. I love.

34. I hurt.

35. I heal.

36. I have a heart that is real.

37. I am genuinely happy; there is no such thing as a bad day or a bad mood!

38. I am loved and very much respected.

39. I am admired—like a piece of expensive art—from afar...maybe even talked about...

40. I see justice served.

41. I receive owed apologies.

42. Not to sound boastful—but I do have everything I want.

43. I am fortunate.

44. I am young at heart.

45. I am fantastically firm & fit! (I do have a membership to the club!)

46. I have a great—and well balanced life.

47. I have nothing to worry about.

48. I have success —in business and in my personal life.

49. I am a person of integrity—my conscience doesn't bother me.

50. I am patient and humble; I admit when in the wrong.

51. I am meticulous.

52. I am strong.

53. My mind is sharp—and I am creative and wise.

54. I am beautiful—just the way I Am!

The fact is we all live the life we created for ourselves—whether it's a meadow—or a dirt-hole.

This is the path I have chosen for myself. Sure I lost people along the way—but they were toxic and sucked the life out of me—and I'd rather die of exhaustion from a life well lived. Wouldn't you?

What makes you feel special? I'd like to know - feel free to reach out 😊