Originally Published: October 5th, 2019

Updated: August 18th, 2025

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5 Principles of Reiki

Just for today, I will not worry

Just for today, I will not be angry

Just for today, I will do my work honestly

Just for today, I will be kind to all living things

Just for today, I will be grateful for my many blessings

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August 18th is a very special date for Michael and I.

This date is Michael’s birthday and on August 18th, 2015, we exchanged wedding vows on the dock of the sea kayaking outfitters I worked at.

It’s been 10 years since that day when we promised to love each other until death do us part.

10 years today.

This morning, as I reflect on our decade of marriage, I am feeling gratitude for our growing old together.

I was 45 years old when we married, Michael ten years older.

At that time we were both carefree, impulsive and wild at heart.

Since then, we’ve slowly settled down, while aging gracefully together.

We’ve nurtured and developed our love.

Our love that has woven our souls together.

Our love that wraps around us in a warm, comfortable embrace.

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I’m so very grateful for our love, for us, for Michael.

To love one another, fully, in each moment. For that is all that we truly ever have.

While we walk together, hand-in-hand, towards the sunset of our lives.

S, 🌻

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Laughter

Laughter on our wedding day.

Laughter this morning, on our 10 year wedding anniversary day.

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Husband & Wife

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