Birthday Thoughts During COVID-19
It’s funny how I never really enjoyed doing anything for my birthday. It wasn’t until I turned 25 some years ago that I truly began to celebrate each and every year. Is it because I realized that I am getting older? The years are truly flying by and so many things have been happening each year that I now make sure to document my yearly trip around the sun. Even with the COVID-19 pandemic that swept the world, the racial injustice protesting, and the devastating explosion in Beirut, Lebanon, we must still continue to push through and give thanks to God for the life we have to live while our hearts are still beating.
During these times, I encourage you to do anything that puts a smile on your face. Whether it be cooking your favorite recipe or taking a walk in the park, spend time to do activities that help your day-to-day living feel a bit normal is essential.
For this year’s birthday, I spent my time at the High Museum in Atlanta on Friday, pampered myself on Saturday, spent the day with my sister at the Atlanta Botanical Gardens on Sunday, and because my birthday fell on a Monday this year, my husband took me out on a romantic dinner date at Seasons 52 to celebrate my birthday. I am beyond grateful for being able to turn another year. I’ve experienced very deep and disheartening emotions this year, sometimes feeling as though there is no hope, but that is the devil that tries to have a way.
My God is greater and His promises are never failing.
The intention here is for me to keep close to God and not to allow the happenings of the world affect my daily thoughts. I’d be lying if I didn’t have days where I feel down and saddened. To be human is to feel and trust me when I say that our feelings are always valid. Whatever it is that you may be experiencing, please remember that you are absolutely going to be okay.
I learned that when I stop focusing on what is going on outside of my internal self, I find that I start to become sad and my emotions get the best of me. The journey has not been easy and there are so many situations and experiences that I have been placed in that I do not wish on anyone, but it is truly by the grace of God that I continue to make myself happy and grow in the word for the real reassurance that I need to make my days worth living. I encourage you to do the same. Find happiness and find time to develop your spiritual life. It will make a difference on how you perceive the world.
I am so glad that I put in the effort to go outside, get some fresh air, glam up, and look good for the first time in a long time (I’d say since before we entered the quarantine). Hope you also find some joy in your life and make the most out of every occasion.
[Outfit Details] BCBG short set tracksuit | Steve Madden heels | Louis Vuitton Alma purse
Beautiful said. Being grateful will bring you many blessings. My God bless you always! ♥️