Today's affirmation is dedicated to someone incredibly special: my grandmother, Beatrice. She turns 101 years old today. One hundred and one.
Bea (as many affectionately call her) is love in human form. She's lived through decades of change and challenge—raising two children, working at a bank, sewing clothes, baking treats, and crafting handmade dolls and teddy bears for her grandchildren.
She was married to my grandpa for 74 years, and when Grandpa passed, she did something remarkable: she learned how to do life again on her own, with strength and grace.
She is the epitome of resilience, kindness, and unwavering love, with just the right amount of sass. And yes, while she uses Instagram and Facebook (iconic, I know), she doesn't have Substack. But just as I want this message to reach her, I know she'd want it to reach you, too: Every single day is a gift. How we show up matters. It’s never too late to keep blooming.
So, Grandma Bea, this one's for you. Your light extends far beyond our family. You've inspired generations by how you live, love, and lead with intention. You are sunshine in human form—always dressed to the 10s, proud of who you are, and ready to greet each day with grace and grit.
Affirmation: I am a light in this world. I choose kindness, carry love, and keep growing no matter the season I'm in.
Let's use Grandma Bea's birthday as a catalyst to:
🌻 Celebrate the elders who paved the way before us.
🌻 Choose to live with grace and heart, even on the hard days.
🌻 Honor the quiet strength inside us that keeps us going.
Happy 101st, Grandma Bea. Your life is a masterclass in how to live with love. Proof that kindness never goes out of style and neither does class.
