“Happy Birthday” to Me

What does the Word “Celebrate” mean anyway?  Well, today it can mean almost anything.  In my household growing up, we celebrated the big and the little things such as: 1) Loosing 5 lbs on a diet plan; 2) Passing a test, or making a good grade; 3) We even celebrated every Friday of the week that we arrived at work on time.

The Dictionary defines “Celebrate” as: to do something special or enjoyable for an important event, occasion, holiday, etc. So, you see you can celebrate an occasion anytime you want to, and surely you can do it alone.  I run into so many people today that shares with me on their birthday, they did nothing, because they did not have anyone to do it with.  Well, I come to tell you, and share with you, that those days are all behind you.  Get ready to celebrate that upcoming birthday, or any occasion in 2020! Remember, it should be enjoyable and special.

Enjoy the Music – Turn on and up the music. Relax, and imagine that all these sounds are a wonderful symphony playing just for you, and you have front row seating. Listen mindfully, and enjoy every beat.

Movie Night! – Find the most thrilling and captivating Movie out there, one with a roller-coaster thriller, and pretend that you are actually in the Movie.  Imagine that you are the main character, and you make the rules.  Visualize that you are making the decision that the main character is making.  Ask yourself, how would this decision affect my life?

Decide to be Happy – This is a special moment in time.  It is a new year of celebrating your birthday.  Take a few moments to reminisce about past birthdays, and focus on one of your best birthdays.  Where were you? how did you celebrate? who did you celebrate with?  Were you alone? What did you do?  What age did you turn then? Think about all the funny times, and laugh and smile about them.

Open the Picture Album – Look at all the special people in your life that you have had an opportunity to be part of their lives.  Express thanks for those special times, and look forward to the many more people you will meet and add to the photo album or pictures in your phone gallery.  Think about one thing you would like to change about yourself, and go for it.

Lastly, now open the Karaoke Machine – Begin singing your most favorite songs, and you can celebrate your special day all night.  After all, it’s your day and you can do what you want to do.  Whatever that might be……Have fun!

Tomorrow, share with all your friends how you celebrated your special day.