It was a special time this week – as we celebrated my sister in law’s 90th birthday – a big milestone for her – and – although it was simply just a few family and friends – sharing it together – a perfect time to reminisce – and – ‘celebrate life’.

It was also a week – when a dear friend wrote a tribute – to participate in the – ‘celebration of the life’ – of a close friend of hers – who died this week. A sad time – yet one filled with memories of a full and happy life.

Each of these celebrations – while different – were very special in their own way – and I was reminded of the numerous – ‘celebrations’ – that I have been part of over the years. Celebrations of – births – marriages – birthdays – anniversaries – etc. All amazing times – both looking back and looking forward – celebrating life – for – “Life is what you celebrate – all of it – even it’s end”.

I do love celebrating on those special days – and it’s quite right and important to do so – but – at the same time – I want to be mindful – to see each day – as a reason to celebrate.

I love this quote that I found – reminding me – that – “Life is meant to be a celebration – it shouldn’t be necessary to set aside special times – to remind us of this fact. Wise is the person who finds a reason – to make everyday a special one”

As I get older – I realise that everyday is precious – everyday is special – and I want to live it with that in mind .

To do this – I need to take responsibility – to live as though I ‘mean it’ – to ‘think it’ – ‘feel it’ – see it’ – and – ‘live it’ – or – as someone said here – “Every day is special -if you ‘think’ so – Every moment is memorable – if you ‘feel’ so – Everyone is unique – if you ‘see’ so – Life is beautiful – if you ‘live’ so – Think positive – and live happy – Celebrate life”.

I know how easy it is to simply go through life – without it seeming ‘special’ – as the routines of the days seem often to lack a sense of celebration – but I do love the thought that – “Life should not only be lived – it should be celebrated”

I want to treat every day of my life as a special gift – a new day – full of opportunities – to enjoy – to celebrate- as I enjoy my family and friends – and the beautiful countryside that surrounds me.

And – as I celebrate – my desire is to create a masterpiece – for – “Life becomes a masterpiece – when we love and celebrate – every brushstroke of it”

Blessings – Lois