It was September 6, my birthday.
Everyone in my family greeted me. But, since, it was a school day, I had to go to school, I couldn't remember anymore what grade level I was when it happened.
All I remember was our homeroom teacher didn't even acknowledge nor reminded the class about my special day. I was hoping someone would remember. (No Facebook then and computers were still very expensive that time).
So the whole day, I kept my happy face and happy disposition. At the back of my mind, I was hoping against hope, my teachers and classmates would remember to greet me. End of class, NOBODY did.
I felt so downhearted.
But I kept myself accountable and responsible for what happened. I knew I should have done something, but didn't.
I allowed fate to take its toll.
Lesson learned. The following year, my birthday fell on a school day again. I went to school.
Everyone greeted me. As in everyone!
What happened? I TOLD everyone it was my birthday! Starting from the security guard in the school, to all my teachers - classmates and everyone I know!
I got what I wanted. I felt so happy, glad, jubilant! Lol!
God may have wanted me to experience the birthday scenario for me to learn a great lesson in life and living.
It took a year of planning, deciphering and reflection. Nobody greeted me during my birthday not because they hate me nor they didn't like me, they simply didn't know.
I could have chosen to let it be, but I didn't because I was not happy with the results. I wanted people to celebrate with me, so I chose to change the rule, I chose to be proactive. It gave me the results I wanted.
That year, I realized I have a say as to what happens in my life. I can take control of my destiny. I am the leader of my own thoughts. I am the captain of my actions. I create my results.
NAMASTE.
-day 162
