Phew! Back from New Mexico and I can’t tell you how nice this thing called sleep! In a bed, no less!
So, tomorrow I turn 26. I’ve decided to open up my birthday present to myself early. It’s a letter I wrote to myself at the new year. Let’s see… [opening envelope] It says (I’ve forgotten):
SMILE! YOUR CELLS HAVE REGENERATED FOR 26 YEARS! Still having fun?
Remembering that none of it matters? That none of this bullshit is for real? To not take any of it seriously because it’s ILLUSION?
Change something. Do it. On principle. Let go of something important. Something you’ll miss. Do it to prove that attachment is a vice of the ego, an agent of fear.
(Please tell me you haven’t forgotten to face fear)
….Keep going keep going keep going!
Ah, yes. Shit. I remember now (gosh, I’m such a nerd, aren’t I?)
Okay. One thing I’ll miss this birthday is my birthday. So, I’ve decided that I’m going to give up celebrating me, and instead I’m going to celebrate YOU, and instead of expecting cards, presents, birthday wishes, or a me-focused affair, I’m going to celebrate everyone who’s NOT me.
I’m going to give presents tomorrow rather than receive them. In fact, if you write me, post a comment, or somehow get my attention, I’ll get you a March 22nd Day present… just because you’re you — wrapped and all. (If you’re lucky, it might even be from New Mexico…)
Happy you!
2 responses so far ↓
1 audrey // Mar 22, 2007 at 12:37 pm
i didn’t know we almost have the same birthday! and regina is only a few days later. i did no such selflessness on my birthday (the 21st). i was fed lots of sushi, tempora, and alcohol.
2 Alex // Mar 23, 2007 at 5:02 pm
Way to go another year without dying!
XOXOXOXOXO
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