Life Is A Special Gift, Celebrate It
Life is a journey so it needs to be celebrated
We have one life. It is a journey of twists and turns! It is a precious gift and a priceless gift. in our daily routines, We tend to forget to celebrate it.
Celebrating life is not about accomplishing major milestones; it is about finding joy in the little moments, appreciating the journey, and cultivating a positive mindset.
I will draw your attention to some incidents that made me feel that life must be celebrated and enriched’
Example 1- The selfless man
I met a person today who looked sorrowful and unhappy. I asked him why he was so unhappy.
He told me his son had dumped him in a senior citizen living place where he was not comfortable.
He had made his son an educated young man who was earning well. He had also given him his equity shares, investments, and funds with which he went abroad and bought a residential place for himself.
He promised to send him money but did not send him anything.
He complained to me that God was unkind. He had taken his wife away and soon after his son also left for the USA and did not treat him well.
I also felt sad for him.
These random acts of children are bitter for Asians because there are well-knit families and children tend to live with their parents and take care of them in their old age.
Since the trend is changing people are feeling very unhappy about it.
In this case, the fault was indeed of the son who abandoned his father but the old man was equally to blame because he did not keep anything for himself. He alwasy had his best interests for his son and never celebrated his own life.
Some people may applaud the selfless act on the part of the father but in today’s time, it is indeed unwise to depend on your children.
Example- 2 The selfless wise woman
Another friend of mine shared her story that she had three children. Her husband died several years ago so she brought up the children as a single parent. Now in her eighties, she celebrates life and lives on her terms.
Each one of them lays a claim on her and keeps asking her to live with them. She goes for a short period and returns because she does not want to be at the beck and call of the children.
She shared with me her story. She narrated that two years ago the children told her to keep a driver to drive her around as she had a vision problem. They told her that the three of them would pay the salary of the driver.
My friend did not accept the offer because she said that she had brought up three of them single-handedly and now they are financially well off but would share the expenses for just one driver for her.
She flatly refused the offer and did not want to be bound to them financially.
This is it! there is no need to be bound to children or to anyone in fact think, plan, and celebrate your life.
It is not being selfish but it means looking after yourself and your needs to celebrate your life.
Let us see how we can celebrate life. This is from my learning and experiences in life
- 🌹Accept and enjoy the present moment: Keep yourself busy in your daily activities, and enjoy the sights, sounds, and sensations. Whether you are with friends or alone enjoying a meal, taking a walk, or spending time with loved ones, being fully present allows you to connect deeply with the richness of life.
- 🌹 Positive Relationships: Life is enriched by the connections we make with others. Celebrate life by nurturing positive relationships with friends, family, and colleagues. Let us share our joys, support one another through challenges, and create lasting memories together.
- 🌹Decide to make time for Passions: Take the time to explore and pursue activities that bring you joy and fulfillment. I used to enjoy Bollywood music but never had the time to enjoy it by learning and singing with others. I am pursuing it now and enjoying my time. I am not asking anyone. I enjoy it and so I do it. Kick up your life and think about what you want to do and not what others want us to do.
- 🌹Newness in life: Life is an adventure, and if you explore and discover. Step out of your comfort zone, try new experiences, and embrace the unknown. I enjoy traveling to new places, trying new cuisines, or taking up a new hobby, adventure adds excitement and spice to my life.
- 🌹Practice Self-Care: Celebrating life includes taking care of yourself. Prioritize self-care by getting enough rest, nourishing your body with healthy food, and engaging in activities that promote relaxation and well-being. When you take care of yourself, you are better equipped to enjoy and celebrate the moments that life brings.
To wrap up
Life is a journey that collects our special happy and sad moments, and how we choose to approach and celebrate these moments. It defines our overall experience. By living mindfully, managing positive relationships, pursuing passions, embracing newness in life, and prioritizing self-care, we can truly celebrate the beauty of life.
Self-care and self-love must be adopted to enrich your life by pursuing your passions, traveling, meeting people connecting, and being wise about the environment around you.
Every day is an opportunity to find joy and celebrate the gift of existence. Let us be in gratitude for our experiences.
©Dr. Preeti Singh, 2024.
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