My philosophy on birthdays is that this: you’re a distinctive being on this planet. It’s a miracle that you just exist. Irrespective of the place you’re in your life at the moment, you might have undoubtedly overcome challenges, persevered, and introduced your self to a greater place. You may have had an immeasurable impression on these round you. How is that not worthy of celebration?

I get it: For some, a birthday is a reminder that with every passing 12 months we’re getting older. The dialog round growing old is fortunately altering, however there may be nonetheless a standard societal view that growing old = unhealthy. 

However what if we reframed it this fashion: With every passing 12 months, we’re getting wiser, stronger, and turning into extra who we’re meant to turn into. As an alternative of celebrating the passing of time, let’s have fun the annual milestone on the journey we’re all on.

With every passing birthday, it turns into clear: life strikes so shortly. With out slowing down at key moments (just like the day you had been born!), we will so simply miss it after which surprise the place all of it went.