I’ve always been one of those individuals who absolutely loves my birthday! Everyone around me is well aware that my birthday is a month-long celebration. It’s amusing because I can recall the time when I hosted a radio show, and men would reach out to me, asking if I could talk to their wives. They would explain how their wives felt down and discouraged as they grew older, no longer finding joy in celebrating their birthdays. These men sought advice on how to help their wives to enjoy their birthdays. To be honest, I couldn’t quite relate to their perspective. Another journey around the sun, as they say! How can one not be thrilled about completing another incredible year filled with cherished moments with family, friends, and valuable life experiences?
Over the past few years, I’ve constantly encountered people telling me, “Just wait until you get older; you’ll stop celebrating.” Well, I must disagree! I can’t envision that ever happening. In fact, I’ve been contemplating that the older I get, the more I deserve an even longer extended celebration!
I think that your birthday month is such and important energetic time. You are wrapping up one cycle and beginning another. It is another year of adventure, goal setting, dreams coming true, and experiences. Yes, there will always be ups and downs in life (trust me I know all about them as I have had more than my fair share). However, at the end of the day you get to choose where you focus your energy. So whether you birthday is this month or another month, plan your month celebration now. Celebrate YOU because you are awesome!
Since it’s my birthday month, and on the 18th of July, I’ll be turning 56, I thought I would share some wisdom gleaned from my life experiences. Here are my seven (in honor of July, the seventh month) life tips:
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- Embrace your authenticity
I love the phrase “just be you because everyone else is taken.” Let me tell you, choosing the path of being a professional psychic medium for nearly three decades wasn’t the easiest journey I could have embarked upon in life. I’ve had to remind myself countless times to simply embrace who I am! - Maintain a willingness to try new things
Early on, I learned that people’s biggest regrets often revolve around the things they didn’t try, the opportunities they didn’t seize. Whenever I’m faced with a decision, I always ask myself, “Will I regret not trying this when I’m older?” - Embrace life as a series of experiences
I genuinely wish people would eliminate the word “failure” from their vocabulary. Everything is an experience. If something doesn’t work out, simply try something else. Yes, it’s truly that straightforward! - Understand that worthwhile things require effort
We reside in a world of instant gratification, but it’s all an illusion. Good things aren’t always easy to come by. Sometimes you have to work hard. Sometimes things won’t go your way. Sometimes unfortunate events occur. Keep pushing forward! Always choose to be the victor, not the victim. - Make each moment count
The very moments you find yourself complaining about today might be the moments you yearn for in the future. Live each moment to the fullest. Always savor the present moment in time that you find yourself in. - Live and let live
Mind your own business! Since it’s my birthday, I feel entitled to speak my mind. Well, let’s be honest, I speak my mind all the time 🙂 But sincerely, imagine what a wonderful world it would be if everyone focused on their own lives and allowed others to live theirs. I’m growing tired of people dictating how I should think, act, and what I should believe. You do you and I will be me! - Adaptability is key to achieving your goals
This is my life mantra. More often than not, your goals will shift and evolve as you pursue them. Stay flexible with your aspirations. Heck, be flexible with everything. Trust me, it makes life much easier!
- Embrace your authenticity