Each Monday on the Pure Purpose blog, I feature This Week’s 7, a simple list about an everyday topic, giving you ideas and encouragement. Today is Columbus Day in the U.S. Later this month is the popular holiday: Halloween. What about other opportunities to celebrate this month? It doesn’t take a national holiday to celebrate. Here are a few lesser-known holidays in October. Choose one of these, or something going on in your life, to celebrate today and throughout the coming days!
- Apple Month. Yum! Apple crisp, apple pie, apple dumplings, apple cake. Enjoy warm baking smells on a chilly evening.
- Class Reunion Month. I know not everyone wants to attend class reunions. You’ve moved beyond that time of your life, but I encourage you to revisit some memories and reconnect with someone to tell her thanks for her support, friendship or impact on your life.
- Emotional Wellness Month. You might take care of yourself physically and even spiritually, but what about emotionally? Do you stuff your emotions, or do you let them control your decisions? If you need somewhere to start, check out the free download of Pure Emotions Chapter One.
- National Book Month. Celebrate books in fresh ways. Read something outside your typical genres. Share quotes from favorite books on your social networking sites. Donate books to a local library, community center or women’s shelter.
- Popcorn Poppin’ Month. Another YUM! Try popcorn with a twist. A couple of my favorites? Warm popcorn tossed with bag of Gardetto’s Original Snack Mix or popcorn sprinkled with Sno-Caps.
- World Smile Day (October 7th). That’s right: share a smile and let the ripple effect begin!
- Mammography Day (October 21st). Yes, October is Breast Awareness Month. Encourage women in your life to schedule (and make!) an appointment. Be aware of your health. Celebrate the opportunities you have.
Celebrate life.