What does a birthday mean to me?

Celebrating life involves embracing both the good and the bad.

Celebrating life means embracing both the good and the bad. A birthday is a celebration of both victories and losses. It encompasses pain and happiness; it represents the yin and yang of life. Life cannot come full circle without experiencing all its facets.

Birthdays are more than just a date on the calendar—they’re milestones that remind us of all we’ve accomplished and overcome. They give us a chance to reflect on the journey we’ve taken, the experiences we’ve had, and the growth we’ve achieved along the way. For me, each year is measured not just in time, but in lessons learned and progress made.

Birthdays can mean many different things.

Birthdays take on a different meaning when you experience life’s ups and downs. Sometimes, birthdays are joyful celebrations, while other times they can be quiet and solemn moments to reconnect with your true self. They can also serve as a day of reflection, allowing you to look back and acknowledge what you may have failed to achieve. Moreover, birthdays can symbolize hope, love, and peace. In truth, birthdays can encompass all of these feelings because human life is complex, and we are shaped by many experiences that contribute to who we are today.

This day is just as much about them as it is about us.

A birthday is also an opportunity to look back at who we once were, compare it to who we are now, and ask ourselves if we’re becoming the person we’ve always dreamed of being. It’s a moment of introspection, but also of gratitude—for the people who’ve supported us, inspired us, and shaped our journey in ways we could never have imagined. They are part of our story, and in many ways, this day is as much about them as it is about us.

Above all, birthdays remind us of one simple truth: we were born to exist, to live, and to keep searching for the meaning of that existence. No matter what we’ve been through or who we’ve become, each birthday is a celebration of life’s endless possibilities and our resilience in the face of whatever comes our way.

Being emotional during your birthday month

It is often said that people tend to become extra emotional during their birthday month. Although this isn’t scientifically proven, it makes a lot of sense. Birthdays are significant events that encourage reflection, allowing us to see our lives come full circle. I believe that among all the months in the calendar, our birthday month is our most vulnerable time, as it opens us up to feelings and realizations that we may not experience during the rest of the year.

So, is this good or bad? For me, it’s good. There is nothing more important than feeling emotions—whether they are positive or negative—because they remind us that we are alive. Embracing our feelings in the moment is what truly matters.