Today I had the opportunity to hear Dr. Laura speak when I was attending a luncheon =) I also consider that I had a pretty lucky day, but don't mistake my message about celebrating with my good mood about that.
One of the things she mentioned was that we should celebrate life, which means small things, everyday things, things we treasure that may not necessarily mean anything to other people. I happen to agree! How often do you hear people talk about 'taking out the good china' when they have company or visitors? How about 'lets get out the good bottle of wine' or 'I'll wear my nice expensive perfume for this special date'?
What is wrong with us? What if you don't wake up tomorrow? What if some natural disaster happens and you get out alive but your house doesn't survive? What good is that 'good china' now? How about that broken and spilled bottle of expensive perfume you decided not to wear because you wanted to make it last?
I encourage you to celebrate every day. Think about all the awesome and wonderful things you can do! Maybe you get out of bed and make sure you go rowing or swimming or running. Think about what your body does for you and appreciate it! Maybe you get a toddler ready for the day... look at that day ahead as a learning experience for both of you. Perhaps you teach kids, counsel or treat patients, maybe you drive a race car or make music. You are blessed and you are talented, no matter what it is you get up to do every day. Don't throw away your opportunities that each new day brings. Hug your little ones. Call your friends. Dance by yourself without music... or music only you hear. Every day you're still here is a reason to celebrate.
Zesty.
6 years ago
Even those that have some diminished abilities have reason to celebrate. Its easy sometimes to put off the present while looking forward to the future for something that may be better for us.
ReplyDeleteThis was inspiring to me as I have been guilty of trying to save myself for a day when I'll be back to a normal life, rather than living for today.
I learned something. Its much better to have a brave heart and live in the moment than to put on a brave face and to live for the future.
All the opportunities we miss out on today can never be returned to us... whether it be a chance to use that fancy perfume or to make a new friend.
We need to take advantage of this great world every single day. We never know when it will end for us.
I knew this all along, but I guess I needed to be reminded.
Very well done tsianna.
Sometimes I get berated and even made fun of for some of the choices I decide to make. However, *I* have very few regrets. I would never want to trade giving up the choices I have made (to satisfy others) because I fear that the regrets would increase exponentially. I know that may sound ridiculous but I would bet my life on it lol.
ReplyDeleteI really need to thank Sakina again and also Lisa (a different one) because they were the reason I showed up at that place I met you - in the first place.