I celebrated two things this week. June 6th is the date I was diagnosed with breast cancer…in 1994. Twenty two years ago. Wow! On June 7th I received confirmation by mail that my Bachelors Exams were accepted at the University of Metaphysics. I will be receiving my diploma and ordination as a Metaphysical Minister soon. Wow!
What makes both of these very different experiences something to celebrate? To celebrate means different things to different people at different times. When I think about these two life experiences, to celebrate means to consider with gratitude. I’ve been doing that every June 6th for twenty two years now. In the first years I celebrated the great care that I received from many doctors and nurses and the care and love I felt from family and friends. I celebrated being strong and healthy again. I celebrated with whoop, whoop!!! I celebrated by doing something special. I always mark the anniversary on my calendar. I look forward to the day, the day that changed my life, the day that taught me more about myself than I knew was there. In more recent years I celebrate June 6th in quiet gratitude. I am so grateful to be alive.
Celebrating my new degree is much the same. I am excited about the accomplishment…but most of all I feel grateful for the knowledge I gained and the understanding that I have expanded into. The time I spent doing this work has changed my life. It has opened up my mind and heart just a little bit more. I am so grateful to have found this coursework…it has enlivened in me even more passion to teach.
What is happening in your life that is cause for celebration? Surely there is something that you can consider with gratitude. Go ahead…celebrate!
Much love
Paula
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Congratulations!!!! I celebrate your successes, they have positive ripple effects to so many.
Dear Paula,
Congratulations! So powerful, inspiring & humbling.
Thank You,
Pam
Congratulations on all that you have survived and achieved! I am so happy for your success. You are such a good person and that is the ultimate success in life.
Whoop whoop indeed. I cannot believe it’s been twenty-two years….and a big whoop whoop for your new degree. I celebrate you. Enjoyed Sunday service very much. You have such a gift — and you are a gift. Love you.