The First Day Of The Rest of My Life

Today is the first day of the rest of my life. 

I’ve known sadness but have also known true happiness.

I’ve climbed mountains but have also fallen from grace.

I’ve traveled and seen many wonderful places but I’ve also stood still and spent time with my inner demons.

I’ve walked alone but I’ve also held the hand of truly wonderful people.

I’ve known confusion but I’ve also found clarity in the place where confusion grows.

I’ve given life but have also been close to death.

I’ve held onto hope even through my darkest hours, when the odds were against me.

I’ve let go of the past and have embraced the future.

I’ve shed tears of sorrow but today my eyes fill with tears of joy.

I”ve searched for love and finally found it, within myself.

This is the first day of the rest of my life.