Spring is a season of celebration. There are weddings, graduations, special birthdays, anniversaries and more. Today as I prepare for several of these celebrations, I'm thinking about what's important.
Memorable
Make celebrations happy and memorable. These celebrations, in many ways, give people strength throughout their lives. For example, I often think back to my husband and my wonderful wedding celebration so many years ago. This event stands as a source of strength for me and our marriage for many reasons. First, so many of our loved ones were there to celebrate with us. Next, we were so happy and had so much fun from start to finish at the event, and the event symbolized the great love so many had and still have for us. My mom and dad truly devoted themselves to the wedding planning because they wanted it to be a special day for my husband and me as well as all the guests we invited.
Priorities
Good preparation for celebrations helps you to prioritize what is most important. For example for my son's upcoming graduation, I don't want the little details to get in the way of the most important parts of the celebration which include time to have a nice dinner with my son prior to the graduation events, listening to the speakers at the graduation and watching him receive his diploma and celebrating with his close friends, their families and our family members who were able to make it. I remember well celebrating the graduations of my siblings, my husband's siblings and my sons--each event was very special and memorable. The speakers imparted good wisdom and to be surrounded by joyful, celebratory families made the events happy and memorable.
Comfort
Big celebrations often include lots of walking, parties and other events. It's important to be comfortable to keep up with that schedule so prepping the right shoes, clothes and accommodations helps you to be comfortable and present for the special events.
Making time to celebrate is a key element of a good life. Those celebrations when well planned and enjoyed offer your life a strong foundation for good living and good relationships. Onward.