Birthdays... Special????

Come September and I used to be so happy for it being my birthday month. For so many years till my late thirties I used to look forward like a child.It was not only about my birthday but I have always loved remembering and wishing everyone around on their birthday.I have always loved the idea of making someone feel special. But then I met a few people who questioned about why are birthdays so special.Its just passing of a year and what's the achievement to be celebrated and so on..The discussions made me introspect why I should be happy about birthday.

I feel more than celebrating the day of birth it's celebrating the spirit of life. It's a way of acknowledging the journey travelled so far. The ups and downs, the highs and lows and the way one moves forward making his or her way through.No individual here has a perfect life. Everyone has his or hers share of happiness and sorrow.Still human spirit is one which never gives up. Embraces both and keeps hope alive for better today and tomorrow. Birthdays are just a way to celebrate that optimism and never say die attitude. It's way of expressing self love and self motivation to feel blessed for every moment we are alive and the chance to create something better out of each day.One day to celebrate the victories and fuel the aspirations for lovely future. .Our journey here is incomplete without our companions and co travellers who are there through thick and thin.They have played a role and witnessed parts of our journey. Birthdays are occasions to celebrate their contribution in our journey and spending some special moments with them strengthen the bonds.

We are here doing our bit, surrounded by family and friends. But all this is possible because of the super power, the Almighty.We are here to ultimately understand real essence of life and who we are. Special gratitude to Him for bringing us here and giving us the opportunity to grow in life . Birthdays make us realise our blessings from HIM.Birthdays give us a chance to acknowledge all.

This all is possible on any day but birthdays are a way of compulsory reminder and so I feel they are special.Birthdays give a reason to pause and introspect the journey so far,lessons learnt in life,and planning the path forward.