This week my husband celebrated his sixtieth birthday. It was a big day for me! Astounding and humbling, to tell you the truth. I have known this man for most of my adult life. I had one of those, ‘where have all the years gone’ moments. We certainly have much to be grateful for in our lives. But, wow, fast forward in the life lane. The years they do fly by; all the adages hold true.

My birthday wish for him was that we could truly enjoy the next decade together. Take it for us, to explore, experience and live fully; If not now, when, certainly chimes with resounding certainty as well.

I gave him 6 quotes to embrace, and one for good luck, representing his six decades and the one to come. They are not my words, they are a selection of Oprah’s on the occasion of her 60th, and I like them all.

1. I don’t believe in accidents. I know for sure that everything in life happens to help us live.
2. Be thankful for what you have; you’ll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don’t have, you will never, have enough.
3. Surround yourself with only people who are going to lift you higher.
4. The greatest discovery of all time is that a person can change his future by merely changing his attitude.
5. The thing you fear most has no power. Your fear of it is what has the power. Facing the truth really will set you free.
6. Follow your instincts. That’s where true wisdom manifests itself.
7. Breathe. Let go. And remind yourself that this very moment is the only one you have for sure.

An ahhhaaa moment. Yes, actually. Don’t wait. Live life now and enjoy every single moment. I want to wake up each morning and say thank you for this beautiful day.