Or when we realize we have gained the ability, strength and will power to start taking control over our lives. There is sometimes a transition point between how life is treating us -- and how we are treating life.

I have one life, but I made a "mid course correction" at age 51. I celebrate 2 birthdays - my physical birthday that was given to me - and my intentional birthday - which is the day I chose to start my life over my own way instead of what was dealt to me. I am so much happier in this 2nd half of my life. (Presuming I will live to be 102. )