Something good is going to happen today.
You're going to be going about your day, minding your own business, and a thought is going to cross your mind.
A quiet one. One born from (and filled with) light.
It's going to tell you to do something for someone. Hug them, maybe. Or to stop thinking about your to-do list and just listen to what they are trying to tell you.
Maybe the someone the voice is prodding you to celebrate is yourself.
Maybe the whisper will tell you to skip on your way to your car in the parking lot.
And then it will be gone, that whisper. It will be quickly vetoed by "reason:" that idea is "silly" or "weird" or "impractical."
You'll blow out that light like a candle on a birthday cake.
You've got things to do. A plan for your day. Your plans don't include skipping, hugging, or listening.
I know because I do it too. On my way out of the UPS store this morning, I wanted to turn around and shout exuberantly to their nice staff, "HEY!!! IT'S MY BIRTHDAY!!!!"
I know my excitement would have made them smile.
But I didn't do it. Because, you know: weird.
But today, my friends. As of today, January 7th, 2014, I have completed--I'm not even exaggerating--THIRTY THREE trips AROUND THE SUN.
I know!! Wild, right?? What a long, strange, short and spectacular trip it has been.
Today I have one request. One request to help me celebrate. And I don't ask this lightly: I request it with every fiber of my being.
Today, when that quiet little light-filled voice pops into your mind, could you please listen to it?
If I knew that you did that in honor of my birthday, it would give me chills and teary eyes and it would be the very best birthday present ever in the history of forever times infinity.
Thank you, kind friend.
I love your light.
Happy My Birthday to you.