Dear friends and family, today is my birthday. My heart is overwhelmed with joy and gratitude. As I celebrate another year, I find it worthy to reflect on the journey so far, and I can say that I am grateful for the gift of life, and the goodness in it. I have come to realise that a birthday is not just about adding another year, but it is more about celebrating the priceless gift of life, and being thankful for the blessedness associated with it.
It is true that I may have had wishes which are still in process, but for what I have seen so far, I remain thankful and grateful. A lot of moments to be grateful for; moments of joy, happiness, blessings, and goodness. And even the challenges have also made me stronger. Each day that passed have also delivered lessons to give me experiences and to make me better. For all these, I remain thankful. The truth is that, gratitude is not just a one-off thing, it should be a lifestyle. As long as there is life, then there are lots of things to be thankful and appreciative of.
One of the biggest lessons that I have learnt in the years past is not to take life for granted. Everyday I live, every moment I experience, everyday I wake up, and every opportunity I receive is a gift that I do not take for granted. There are some people who celebrated their birthday last year but they do not have a chance to be alive today. This is why I count it a great privilege to be alive to celebrate my birthday today. This realisation feels my heart with so much gladness, happiness, and joy. It is true that I may not have received all the entire things I had wished for in life, but the truth is that I have received a lot of good things that I could not even have wished for. Tell me why I should not be grateful.
As I celebrate this special day, I want to also appreciate the people who have been part of my journey. My family, my friends, my colleagues, my mentors, all of you, and everyone who has helped, encouraged, prayed for, and supported me in anyway. Your names are too many to be listed here. But I want to tell you from my heart that I love you all. I appreciate your kindness, goodness, and your support. You have been a blessing to me, and I do not take it for granted. I have come to realise that with the right people around, it is not just about counting years, but about making the years to count.
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As I mark this birthday, I look forward with faith, with hope, and with excitement. I believe that, even though I have seen a lot of good things, this new year will be the best so far. I pray for more wisdom, more connections with people that matter, blessings, good health, and above all, to live an impactful life. That is, a life that will be a blessing to others in a way that they will be impacted positively. After all, the beauty of living is not just to fulfill one's selfish desires, but to be a blessing to humanity. This is the true meaning of living a purposeful life.
Today, I celebrate not just an additional year of existence, but I celebrate grace, favour, mercy, and goodness. My heart is full of unspeakable joy, and my hope is alive, not just for the gift of today, but also for the promise of tomorrow. Words will not be enough to express my sincere appreciation and gratitude for the priceless gift of life.
From me to all of you; I love you sincerely.
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