“Birthday’s are good for you. Statistics show that the more you have the longer you live!” – Larry Lorenzono
So I just celebrated my 37th birthday. It was a great day, or week rather! (I mean come on … I’m a Gemini … who are we kidding … sometimes it feels like the month of May was made just for me.) Anyone that knows me knows that I love my birthday. I really do. Always have. Always will. And I love other peoples birthdays. Actually, I love the whole idea of a good birthday and think it’s a day that should be celebrated. However, I have been noticing throughout the years that even though I love my birthday, it’s become less and less of an important date. I have no anxiety of getting older (except for the occasional wrinkle or grey hair) … yet I am noticing this trend. The celebrations are becoming less and less. And it’s not just with me … same goes for my circle of friends. And most people I know. As we become adults I think we get so wrapped up in work. Life. Family. Kids. Travel. Financial pressures. We think … not this year … I’m not in the mood … I don’t want to put anyone out … I don’t want to make a big deal of it … I hate surprises … I’m just getting older. Excuse after excuse not to celebrate YOU! But guess what? I know you want a party. A cake. Presents. Hugs. Kisses. Love. Balloons. Be it a small gathering of your 5 favorite people or a full blown bash. You know you want a party. So why not celebrate?! Why hold back from celebrating YOU! And in my opinion I think it’s critical that you do celebrate YOU! Here are my reasons why:- It’s the day of your birth! I mean this is the day you were born! Kind of a big deal. It’s the day you came crashing into this world making it more full and beautiful simply because of your presence. That’s reason to celebrate enough.
- Your alive! Yep that’s right … you are still here. You made it another year! We all know how precious and fragile life is. Don’t take one second for granted.
- It builds self confidence! To be surrounded by all the people you love is a great way to remember how loved you are and how much you mean to those that love you.
- It makes you grateful! For those that love you. For your health. Your happiness. Your family. Your home. Whatever it may be, celebrating your special day helps you laser focus in on the gratitude in your life.
- It’s healthy! I always say if you cannot truly love and be good to yourself, you will never be good to anyone else. So honor yourself. Spoil yourself. Love yourself. And celebrate YOU!
What do you to do celebrate YOU on your birthday each year?
Be Well. Be Inspired! (And may your birthday suit never wrinkle!) Judi*To everyone reading this that was a part of maying this years birthday special. THANK YOU! I love you for that.
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