The Art of Celebration
Our culture applauds the individual that rushes from one accomplishment to another without skipping a beat. That individual that never takes the time to slow down, breathe and celebrate the achievement of their goals. The pressures of society tend to compel us to race from one thing to the next. We behave like the goal of life is to complete a million item to-do-list.
We can spend an entire year or even a decade pursuing a goal or dream, and once we fulfill it, we spend a few minutes, maybe an evening, or at the most a day or two celebrating. We only celebrate for a fraction of the time it took us to reach our goal.
When it comes to celebrating small wins, celebrations are basically non-existent. That first workout, that first pound you lose, the first time you say no to that cigarette, that small account you just landed, that first chapter you just read, often go uncelebrated.
When we intentionally practice celebrating small wins, our life becomes an exhilarating adventure. You build momentum in life; and gratitude floods your soul. In a way, your life becomes inundated with small parties/celebrations throughout your day and week.
My kids have taught me the importance of celebrating small wins. Weekly my children want to celebrate a good grade or recognition from school with a trip to Chick-Fil-A or DQ for ice cream. My preschool daughter is like, "Dad, I learned to spell the word "A" today; let's go celebrate." My teenage daughter doesn't necessarily want to celebrate with ice cream anymore, but with a shopping trip or cash. It seems that as we continue to celebrate our children's small accomplishments, they seem to accomplish even greater things.
To live a life of fulfillment, we must recapture and master the art of celebration. We need to relearn the disciplines of celebration.
Slow down today. Celebrate a small victory in your life. And definitely celebrate a small success in your children's lives regardless of their age. Yes, even big grown-up kids want to be celebrated. Don't forget your spouse. They love to be celebrated as well. If your wife prepares a wonderful meal this evening, celebrate by dancing with her in the kitchen. If your husband fixes that flickering light in the bathroom that hasn't worked properly in weeks, celebrate him with a kiss and a hug of appreciation.
Be creative in your celebrations. Not all celebrations need to cost money. Sometimes a simple acknowledgment, a celebratory dance, or a high five is sufficient. Use that God-given gift we call "imagination" to find a meaningful way to celebrate.
Don't wait; get started immediately. Find something to celebrate in your life and in the lives of those close to you. You won't regret it!
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