Through the Years, by Tatiana – In The Mix #18

May 7, 2009 Tatiana EL-Khouri 10 Comments

It’s Time Now – To Sing Out
Though The Story Never Ends
Let’s Celebrate
Remember A Year in The Life of Friends

Remember The Love (x3)
Measure in Love

Oh You Got to You Got to Remember the Love,
You Know that Love is a Gift from Up Above
Share Love, Give Love, Spread Love
Measure, Measure your Life in Love.

Holidays are great ways to measure milestones and usually put me in a reflective mode. Celebrations are best shared with communities and I’m ecstatic to be apart of the great mix of people we have on MDW. Since I’ve been writing In The Mix for MDW, I’ve had the pleasure of writing on Christmas Day and New’s Years Day. Today I’m happy to share my birthday with you all. Since I’ve surpassed MOTU’s 21st birthday last week, I thought I would share a few things I’ve learned over the years.

Things are never really that bad. As my mom would say, “This too shall pass.” I’m amazed at how strong I’ve gotten over the years and how situations have shaped me to be who I am today. But while I’m the thick of things it’s sometimes hard to see the minuteness of it all.

Find Inspiration Everywhere. I was a very inquisitive kid growing up. Some may call it nosey, I called it a thirst for knowledge. Nonetheless I was drawn to the adults or “elder circles.” It even forced me to learn spanish so I could understand the grown up talk between my mother and grandmother. I’m really happy that I started that practice so early, now in my adult years I feel like I’m more open to new experiences and ways of viewing life.

Don’t take for granted what seems commonplace now. It’s great to remember your past and know your roots, but don’t forget to enjoy the present. There have been many points in my life where I didn’t enjoy the company of people around me as much as I would have liked to.

On my birthday, I always take the time to wish my parents a Happy Birthday as well. Because my life and experience would not have been the same without them. So although today may not be your birthday, please take a moment celebrate what’s important to you!

What will you be celebrating?