I don’t usually want a big fuss on my birthday, but this year I am ALL ABOUT IT.⁣ (Pictured: my actual Birth Day.)
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This year, my birthday feels well-timed with post-vaccination life for my friends and family. I’m doing a series of small gatherings of friends so that no one gets nervous about a bigger celebration. ⁣
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I also have a practice of setting new goals on my birthday. After all, it is my own personal New Year. Even a few weeks ago, the future felt more uncertain, but now it feels like I know what’s coming. Finally, I can picture what’s next, and can plan for it. ⁣
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Sharing in case it’s helpful, here are three questions I’ll be asking myself today:⁣
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1. What are the blessings of this past year? (Yes, there are some, even in pandemic life.)⁣
2. What has become unhealthy and needs to end its influence in my life? (Habits, patterns, possessions, etc.)⁣
3. What do I hope for this next chapter?⁣
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What are your birthday traditions?⁣