“Don't ever save anything for a special occasion. 
Being alive is the special occasion."
- Anon 

Being alive IS a special occasion. 

And a so-called "ordinary day" becomes elevated to a status of specialness when we bring special things or activities into each day.

This reminds me a little of the adage: Treat family like guests and guests like family. One way to do this is to use the nice dishes for every day dinners with family and help guests be so comfortable in your home that they feel like a family member.

Let's celebrate this day in some way.

With gratitude and joy,
Charlene

THE SIXTH GIFT IS JOY. 
 May it keep your heart open 
and filled with light.    
-from The Twelve Gifts of Birth