I’m not much for celebrating birthdays, but I do really like anniversaries… of all kinds!
The majority of people I know are very big ‘birthday’ people and make a big deal about that day. I don’t dislike birthdays… I just don’t get excited about them like some people… for example: Marnie.🤣
I haven’t analyzed this too closely, as I just don’t have the brain space to dive deep, but I occasionally wonder why I like anniversaries so much more than other celebrations … even Christmas!
I am pretty sure that for me, anniversaries symbolize various meaningful aspects of relationships and life milestones that I/we have achieved. And I like looking back at past accomplishments!
Ok… so I did dive a tiny bit into my weird fascination with anniversaries and after a bit of reading, a few things resonated with me and made perfect sense… I discovered enough of an explanation to make me think my fixation isn’t so weird after all!
To sum up how I feel in one sentence – this is it!
“Anniversaries are more than just dates on a calendar; they represent growth, commitment, and shared experiences.”
Another thing I read that really hit home, and helped me to understand why I like to celebrate and acknowledge anniversaries, is that they mark the passage of time and the growth & progress that occurs within relationships – whether that relationship be with a life partner, family, friends or more importantly… with yourself!
Anniversaries are not just a celebration of love and affection… they offer an opportunity to express gratitude and appreciation as well as reflection on what you could do different or better in the future. Anniversaries can be like a roadmap … marking where you have been but also giving you the freedom to pick which path you go next.
For myself, I think anniversaries have become somewhat of the proverbial carrot at the end of the stick for me. Milestones of any kind give me motivation to continue to move forward and experience more positive outcomes and of course… celebrate with rewards!
Just a few days ago, my husband and I celebrated our 27th wedding anniversary (32 years together!!!) and as I do every year at this time, I paused and took some time to reflect... on our time together, what we have been through and the life we have created. I also feel a lot of pride that we have made it through a whole bunch of challenges to come out the other side in a strong, loving and respectful relationship.
My husband and I don’t really do gifts and cards on these occasions, but we do like to celebrate with good food (which for us usually means seafood!) on those important anniversaries or milestones. So much so that when we go to the local fish market, we are greeted with a “what are you celebrating?” instead of “what can I get for you today?” 🤣🤣🤣
How do you celebrate or acknowledge the anniversaries and milestones in your life? Do you make a big deal about it? Do you quietly reflect? There is no right or wrong way, it is a very individual choice but don’t forget to acknowledge those anniversaries in some way… they are an important part of the human experience!
Much Love
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