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5 Lessons in Embracing Life to Its Fullest

Filed under: Motivation — by Glenda at 5:01 pm on Wednesday, November 4, 2009

Mommy holding her baby Glenda by the Christmas tree

Forty-three years ago today, doctors werenâ€™t sure Iâ€™d survive through the night, and then through the week, which just proves that they donâ€™t always know everything!

Yes, I am 43 today and am proud to say that aloud! (Iâ€™ve never understood why some people keep their age a secret. What are they ashamed of?) I have earned every wrinkle, every bump and lump of cellulite, and every jiggly bit. And each one deserves to be fully celebrated (once Iâ€™m feeling better).

What have I learned during this one hell of a journey? Here are a few lessons that readily come to mind:

Delete the word canâ€™t from your vocabulary. That four-letter word only restricts and limits you.
Always do your best â€“ your best in that moment.
Appreciate and find joy in the small things in life. Those moments are truly precious.
Smile and have fun.
Live without any regrets!

These lessons I share with to you in hopes that you live your life to its fullest and be all that you can be!

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Comment by Joseph Crockett

November 4, 2009 @ 5:15 pm

I like how you break those steps down. There great and you are very right. I hope you feel better soon.

Joe

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Comment by Avril

November 4, 2009 @ 7:46 pm

The world is definitely a better place with you in it, Glenda! Have a happy birthday – and a healthy year! Big hugs to you & Darrell.

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Comment by Joanna Young

November 5, 2009 @ 12:41 am

I love that… the best you can in that moment.

Thanks for the reminder and a very happy birthday Glenda. Hope you feel better soon!

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Comment by Emma

November 5, 2009 @ 1:42 am

HAPPY BIRTHDAY* !

Wishing you all the best for a year full of good things, love and happiness. Feel better soon.

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Comment by Maggie

November 5, 2009 @ 5:26 am

Hippo Birdie Two Ewe!

… and wishing you another great year!

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Comment by paul merrill

November 5, 2009 @ 9:51 am

Happy happy birthday, Glenda!

Thank you for highlighting and bringing down the walls that are such a part of life today.

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Comment by Barbara

November 5, 2009 @ 5:23 pm

Happy Birthday! (one day late)

And get well wishes.

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Comment by Amy

November 5, 2009 @ 10:48 pm

Way to go, Glenda! I’m glad you’re with us. Happy Birthday!

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Comment by Deb Ng

November 12, 2009 @ 11:59 am

Happy Birthday, Glenda. We don’t really know each other but we met briefly at BlogWorld when Chris Garrett introduced us. You’re such an inspiration – I hope you feel better soon!

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Comment by Glenda

November 12, 2009 @ 12:27 pm

Thank you, Deb! Yes, I do remember meeting briefly at BlogWorld. Hopefully our next meeting will be longer.

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Comment by Eric "Speedcat Hollydale"

November 14, 2009 @ 4:35 pm

I just love it here, and love this post too! To be honest, I never understood the whole “age” thing either. I am proud of every line that shows up around my eyes too ( and the grey beard that seems to be taking over ).
I am 43, live in Minnesota, and ended up here from a post at Renny BA’s blog O versary post. He linked us all from the blogroll 😉

Big hello from SpeedyCat

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