Turning 30 and Thriving

I turned 30 this year and I’ve never been more ready. I think I’ve been ready to turn 30 since I was 27.

The desire to slow down, be present, and rooted has overcome my desire to live a fast-paced, adventurous life.

Don’t get me wrong, I still yearn for adventure. But adventure looks different for me nowadays and I love it.

Adventure isn’t traveling to different countries or cities, trying new hobbies, or meeting new people.

Adventure now is the beautiful and transformative nature of motherhood; adventure is being outdoors and looking at the different flowers and plants that grow in different seasons; adventure is making our house a home; adventure is getting to know my husband in deeper ways; adventure is growing in more intimacy with the Lord and learning more about my Catholic faith.

It’s bizarre to think that I started my early 20’s as agnostic, searching for meaning, searching for healing, searching for purpose… I remember how lost I felt at the time.

And now, here I am. By the grace of God, I’m rooted in Him and I am at home with myself because I’ve found a home in Him.

How did you feel when you turned 30, or hit a special birthday milestone? Please share in the comments!