Lesson Learned From A Birthday Reflection

My birthday was 2 weeks ago!?

Every year, on my birthday, I plan to cross off an item from my bucket list. Last year I learned how to ride a motorbike and the year before I celebrated my birthday on a mountain hill under a sky full of stars..

This year? Well, let’s just say it was a bit of a plot twist!

Picture this: the day prior my birthday, and where do you find me? In a marathon seven-hour business meeting! ??

Now, don't get me wrong, I'm all about those productive powwows, but celebrating another year of existence? That's a different story!

Not having a plan to celebrate my birthday this year, made me notice a pattern of a lack of celebration during the past few months, in both my personal and professional life. It's like I've been on autopilot, focusing so much on the next big thing that I forgot to stop and smell the roses.

Making a deep reflection on myself, I asked myself Two questions.?

Was I overly critical of myself? Or was there simply a lack of festivity in my surroundings? The answer to both inquiries was No.?

Although there was ample festivity around me, inwardly, I found myself overly protecting myself from being indulged in the celebrations.

I have always held the belief that excessive celebrations diminish productivity, yet I unconsciously forgot to recognize the adverse effects of neglecting celebrations.

As a result, I began to sense a bit of disconnection within myself, This new feeling of detachment was entirely unfamiliar to me as I always prioritize mental well-being and I do a lot of stuff related to keeping myself grounded and maintaining a strong self-awareness.?

While I cannot accuse myself of being overly harsh, I was simply driven by a desire for continual growth and improvement.

For Ex, In recent months, I was trying to commit to 5 days workout a week, but Instead of celebrating my progress I was focusing more on how to make my workout more intense!

Being able recognize those tendencies early was a bliss on my birthday!

Back to My Birthday Celebration.

This year, I had limited time to celebrate my birthday so, I decided to go for a more symbolic approach. I visited a store and purchased a necklace adorned with two circle charms, I choose The circle as it represent unity and embodying a sense of completeness and togetherness with oneself.

Why did I choose this metaphor? The truth is, I crafted the narrative while standing before the shop window, selecting the necklace.

The story came first, and the necklace became the tangible representation of that metaphor.

The significance lies not just in the necklace itself, but in the reminder it serves. It symbolizes the importance of maintaining a deep connection with oneself and dedicating time to celebrate. This lesson extends beyond birthdays—it encompasses any occasion worthy of celebration.

I share this reflection as a reminder to myself and others who may need it: never underestimate the importance of staying connected to oneself and embracing moments of celebration, no matter how small.