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Celebration of continued existence; an opportunity to reflect on one's own personal growth and achievements in the past year. Secondly, it's a unique opportunit
by mcav 17y ago
Celebration of continued existence; an opportunity to reflect on one's own personal growth and achievements in the past year. Secondly, it's a unique opportunity for each of us to be recognized individually. New Years' provides reflection time too, but it isn't individualized.
- amichail 17y agoWhat if you had a bad year and the future looks bleak? What if people are not surprised that you did not die? As for individual recognition, wouldn't a recent achievement worthy of recognition be better?
- mcav 17y agoThen my advice would be to avoid celebration. Consider it a catalyst for change, even if only in mindset. That said, birthdays are also unique: If you don't tell anyone about it, you could just as well ignore it yourself. You won't see reminders about your birthday in the local store, as you do for halloween, Christmas, etc. In that sense, if one doesn't want to celebrate their birthday, they don't have to. It's an optional holiday.
- astine 17y agoSometimes life itself is worth celebrating. A birthday is as good an opportunity as any and is traditional.