Who doesn’t like a celebration? It’s a chance to be joyful and mark a special occasion. Parties are fun but you don’t have to be loud and wild to celebrate. The dictionary defines celebrating as:
Acknowledging that something important has happened.
It could be a birth, a death, a union or a change in position or circumstance. A celebration could be to remember something that has happened or honour the memory of something or someone significant.
Don’t forget
We are often reminded to live in the present and to focus on the now. While this is valuable to help us not miss out on the things around us, it’s still important to remember what has gone before. When we neglect to celebrate the past, both the good and the bad, it becomes easier for us to forget how much we have learnt already on our journey through life. Taking time out of our usual routine to remember things that have already happened shows us how far we have come and helps us appreciate the time that we have left.
Showing appreciation
Of course celebrations aren’t just about our selves. Marking special occasions are also a chance to appreciate others and be grateful for all that you have (the good and the bad). Being appreciative for good things is easy but celebrating the tough times or the sad losses that you have experienced will remind you of the strength you showed to endure and help you appreciate the good things you have all the more.
Looking for a reason?
You may be struggling to find a reason to celebrate anything in your life. There are times when it would seem better to forget the past and just to move on towards the future but the fact that you are still here today is enough reason to be joyful. Be grateful for the breath in your lungs and the opportunity to thank God for another day.