Yesterday I wore a dress for no particular reason for the first time. There was nothing special about the day, an impromptu market stroll, lunch, and beach time. But I decided since I’m on holiday, why not? I had brought the dress with me, what was I waiting for? So often with “premiering an outfit,” (as my friend Erica says), I feel it must be for a particular occasion. But why? If this is the case, I may be waiting for a day that never arrives.
Last year, I had gone shopping at a vintage shop in Bury St. Edmunds, and debated to by a fascinator for my hair. I didn’t think I had a fancy event to wear this to, and said it aloud to a friend. The store worker said, “every day can be special or fancy.” Her words of encouragement stayed with me. I bought the hair piece. She was a great sales lady, but also spoke poignant words. I need to remind myself this. It’s like when people are deliberate of what dishes to use for guests or themselves. They wait to put out only the good silverware or expensive plates for guests. Aren’t we enough to celebrate?
This may seem trivial to think of our precious belongings we own, and our desire to savor them for the right moments. But expand your view of what this is representative of. The time is now. Life is short and if we take this mentality, there is value and worth in every moment. It doesn’t have to be captured on film or be filled with other people wearing expensive attire to count. Our life is full of moments available for us to participate and luxuriate in.
“One can make a day of any size and regulate the rising and setting of his own sun and the brightness of its shining.”
– John Muir.
It Only Takes A Smile 