It is my birthday today, and before everyone has a chance to rejoice, I want to pause, take a deep breath, and give myself the one thing I occasionally forget to ask for: a sincere, heartfelt birthday message. Speaking well of yourself on the one day that is all yours has a profoundly strong effect. A birthday message to myself is a commitment rather than merely a desire. A reminder. A love letter from my past self to my future self. I recall a period of time when I would wait all day in the hopes that someone would remember and say the perfect thing. However, I have decided not to wait this year. The person who knows me the best should congratulate me. Me. I learned this year that loving oneself does not equate to being selfish. It is survival. One of the finest things I can do is write myself a heartfelt birthday message because it shows that, even on my quiet days, I am worthy of celebration. I am so offering myself a hundred presents in these words: love, laughter, encouragement, prayers, and well wishes. Whether you are reading this for yourself or someone similar to you, I hope each one touches your heart gently. Best Birthday Wishes To Myself I want to give myself the best on this lovely day of my birthday, and that begins with the most sincere, heartfelt wishes I can express to my own spirit. I am reminded that I am…