My husband, Mike and I recently celebrated our 5 year anniversary. Can you believe it? Instead of just dinner, or dinner and a movie, we did it up in style! My husband actually planned a weekend away at a resort, spa services, all meals AND a gift for me! Again, can you believe it? It got me thinking...how often are we missing opportunities to celebrate marriage, family and life in general? I know in my case, we are often missing the little victories that could really make someone's day. Now, in my family, we are no strangers to parties and festivity-making on a large scale. When we are all together, it's often a party for no reason!
But what about the times when a new client was landed, or a day you stuck to your diet, or a child gets an A on a tough class project? Or just a celebration of a beautiful sunny day? I know we could all use more positive encouragement and a pat on the back for a job well done. In fact, every "How to Stay Married Forever" type book lists celebrations as one of the best things you can do for your marriage.
Now, we all know it doesn't have to be a four-star restaurant and champagne. Not my idea of a celebration anyhow. To me, SHOWING UP IN SOMEONE'S LIFE TO WITNESS HAPPINESS is a celebration. Acknowledging, wallowing and marinating in their happiness for a while is what a celebration really is.
Maybe this weekend, maybe next week, or later this month there will be a perfect opportunity to celebrate a little of life's happiness. Celebrate good times, come on! (Now I got you singing....)
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