Real
life most often happens during the in-between times, when we are not
celebrating a special occasion. |
While celebrations are intended to honor life’s more momentous
occasions, much of real life tends to happen during the in-between times.
While moving from one moment in time to the next is seldom considered a
significant occurrence, it is during those in-between times that we are most
in tune with life’s most profound, albeit simple joys. Between birth and
death, triumph and sorrow, beginnings and endings, we enjoy innumerable
experiences that often happen unnoticed. These times are just as worthy of
celebration. The in-between times are seldom about landmark moments. How
you choose to celebrate them or which moments you choose to celebrate is up
to you. You may want to celebrate the simple facts that you are alive and
that every day is a chance to spend time with the people you care about or do
the work that you love. Then again, when you look at the good that exists in
your life, many reasons for celebrating the in-between times may become
clear: a cup of your favorite tea, a beautiful sunrise, a good book, and the
smell of fresh air can be reasons for celebration. Celebrating the in-between
times can be as easy as paying special attention to them when they do happen,
rather than taking them for granted. It’s your focus of attention that can
turn an in-between time into a celebration. You can also pay homage to the
in-between times by slowing down and allowing yourself time to look around
and allow your heart and mind to take in all of your life’s wonders. Far too
often, we can let those simple moments of awe pass us by. The in-between
times are when life happens to us between the pauses that we take to honor
our milestones occasions. Without the in-between times, there would be no big
moments to celebrate. |
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