5 CommentsBlog Category: Favorites, Friends, Inspiration by Krista on 01.23.10.

One of my Facebook friends had the following quote on her wall and I thought it was just lovely: “Under the right context, anything can be a cause for a celebration.”

Isn’t that a sweet little saying? And so true, too! I get so caught up in the daily hum of life: wake up, go to school, home for lunch, work 5-6 hours, make dinner, clean up, work out, do homework, study, wonder how it’s already after midnight, go to bed, wake up and repeat – and I often forget to take time out to notice the happy little things.

And, as a lovely little coincidence, Conan just closed his last episode of The Tonight Show with a quote that also fits in with what I’m trying to say. He said that he hates cynicism because it doesn’t get you anywhere. Just be kind, work hard, and amazing things will happen to you.  I love it!

So, I’m going to try to stop being cynical and start finding the “right context” to celebrate all the beautiful moments of life.

Instead of focusing on all the time I need to spend studying, I’ll celebrate the fact that I have the opportunity to receive such a wonderful education.

Instead of complaining that I have a budget, celebrate that I have shelter, food, clothing and many other wonderful things in my life.

Instead of being frustrated that my dad is still in the hospital, celebrate that he’s doing much better and making definite steps towards recovery.

Instead of wishing I was thinner, celebrate that my body is strong and healthy.

Instead of being upset that I can’t find time to post regularly on this blog, celebrate that I have an amazing group of friends who still visit me here when I do post!

So, what do you say, friends? Should we celebrate more? Let’s try to smile, laugh and dance whenever possible. Let’s throw caution to the wind, stop being cynical, be kinder than necessary, smell the roses, support each other and find the joy in life. Because life is a celebration – and I don’t know about you, but I would hate to miss out on something so wonderful.

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5 Responses to ““Laugh as much as you breathe, love as long as you live””

1. ClassyFabSarah says:

   January 23, 2010 at 7:08 AM

   I have been definitely been feeling “down” because life seems like an endless cycle of wash, rinse, repeat.

   I could definitely use a celebration
2. Cammy says:

   January 23, 2010 at 11:12 AM

   What an inspirational post! I love the quotes you have included and I think I def need to start celebrating what is good in my life instead of focusing on the negative.
3. Megan says:

   January 24, 2010 at 10:18 PM

   This is a great New Years resolution. Celebrate more. We all need a little celebration-no ones life is perfect, so if the small things can make us happy then that is what we need to remember and do. Thank you for this.
4. Holly Renee says:

   January 27, 2010 at 10:54 PM

   I love this! Way to look at the good in life.
5. Nate St. Pierre says:

   February 10, 2010 at 11:02 AM

   BAM