Today my post is late because it's my mom's birthday. When living simply and intentionally, I prioritize what, and who, is most important, especially in the moment. Today, it's her. I took her out for lunch after church, then while we were out, I arranged to have my brother and daughter get her a cake & card so we could surprise her after we got home. She never expected anything more after lunch, so it was a nice surprise. My daughter even got her a small gift card for a place close to home she would like to go to once in a while to eat. Today's challenge is to CELEBRATE something.
Can you celebrate a birthday or anniversary this week? A friend getting a promotion or new job? A student who did well on a test? A spouse who did something good at work? What about welcoming a new neighbor to the area? Find someone or something to celebrate. Sometimes we're new to the area and aren't close to family or friends yet. Could you celebrate accomplishing something on your own? You're worth celebrating too.
It doesn't have to be fancy. It can be simple. Celebrate with a picnic, cup of coffee together, enjoying tea together with a simple dessert, go see a movie with someone, grab a drink after work with the one you're celebrating. If celebrating something you did, you've earned the right to a nap, or a night in/out depending on what would be something different. You could treat yourself to a manicure or a massage. Maybe it's tickets to something? Be creative.
Many people ask me about minimalism and living a simple life and they automatically think it's a life of sacrifice, doing without the basics of life, a miserable, boring, lonely existence. Nothing could be further from the truth. It's not about living in an empty, cold, cement cell with nothing but a bare mattress on a bed frame. Fill your life with moments to treasure, people to be in relationships with, and joy-filled occasions for memories that last a lifetime. Today, I challenge you to find someone or something to celebrate this week. It's not expensive, it's not time consuming, it's intentionally celebrating this life we're living. Enjoy!
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