Celebration Of Life Day 2021: Quotes To Understand The True Value Of Being Alive

Human life is bursting with wonders and Jan. 22 is designated as a celebration of life day to restore faith in it.

It’s a basic human tendency to procreate to ensure that the family legacy lives on. The celebration of life day was initially meant to honor the birth of children and grandchildren who bring joy to our lives, but the essence of the day gradually evolved to signify all things beautiful about life.

Humans learn through their experiences, whether good or bad, and plan their future actions based on their learnings. Every person is born unique and life is all about acquiring new knowledge and shaping up as a more loving and forgiving person. Life is a blessing and humans shouldn't squander it by being idle, because we all want to leave behind a better world for future generations.

A brief history of celebrations of life day:

Former U.S. President Ronald Regan, in 1984, had christened Jan. 22 as a celebration of life day to send an anti-abortion message. During the first few years of celebration, the day was called National Sanctity of Human Life Day. The day was marked as a holiday and was greatly accosted by anti-abortion groups.

Here are a few quotes that will help you understand the true value of life and take back its reins. (Courtesy-Good housekeeping)

"Love yourself first and everything else falls into line"- Lucille Ball
"Don’t give it five minutes if you are going to give it five years"- Meghan Markle
"Every day isn’t a success, every year isn’t a success, you have to celebrate the good"- Reese Witherspoon
"Those who don’t believe in magic will never find it"- Roald Dahl
"The biggest adventure you can take is to live the life of your dreams"- Oprah Winfrey
"Life's most persistent and urgent question is, '"What are you doing for others?"- Martin Luther King, Jr.
"Nothing can dim the light that shines from within"- Maya Angelou
"If everything was perfect, you would never learn and you would never grow."- Beyoncé