Celebrating Today
My brother and maternal parental unit forwarded an email
that has made the rounds over the last decade reminding us that we aren’t
promised tomorrow and to wear the nice lingerie today.
About
10 years ago I took this concept to heart and decided that I would no longer
save things “for good”. I’d received a 14 place setting of Noritake china for
my first wedding and never used it. It was displayed in a china cabinet and
then stored in Texas for years while I lived overseas gathering dust. After 12
years I’d used the dishes maybe 3 times before I sent it off to my ex husband
as part of our property division. That
wasn’t all so traumatic since I’d purchased a lovely set of Spode while spite
shopping in Hong Kong. But, I’d still kept those dishes “for good”. One morning I decided to live for today,
purged the “everyday dishes” from the cabinet, moved the Spode out into the
light, and began using it everyday. The “everyday
dishes” went to Goodwill. I love the Spode Chinese Rose circa 1816 pattern that
was first sold under the Copeland Spode name – no doubt an ancestor. Every meal or snack is a celebration of
beauty.
I
try to carry this way of life into every aspect of my life. I drink wine from a
crystal goblet every day. I wear jewelry I love everyday. (Really – everyday is
a tiara day). When I work at home, I
still get up at the regular time, shower, and dress in something that makes my
heart sing. I carry a handbag I love
everyday. I use a wallet I love everyday. And yes, I wear personal linens I
love everyday.
Whenever
I talk with my loved ones I tell then I love them. I try to show my friends I
care by being present when I am with them. I try to avoid speaking with or
interacting with people that I find toxic. That has resulted in my detaching
from certain family members and acquaintances. But that is okay. I can detach with love and I
can detach with disinterest. But I try to make a conscious effort to spend time
with people I care about and the use the lovely tangible items I have and enjoy them on
a daily basis so that I can celebrate life in every positive way.
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