"We did it, Caddy Jane! We did it, Caddy Jane!"
This is what my nearly two year old son shouted after saying, "Daddy, ball in the hoops" (Caddy Jane is a character from one of his favorite stories). I, of course, followed his directions and shot the ball into the basket. He was so excited that he danced and twirled around while he shouted, arms way up in the air.
When was the last time we felt like shouting and dancing around after someone else's accomplishment? When have we been so excited for someone to score a basket, finish a race, accomplish a task, or just come by to see us?
We often get buried in work, responsibilities, and obligations that we lose focus on what's really important. We see the things that want to finish, would like to have done, or yearn to accomplish and don't see or celebrate what we already have or is accomplished.
When was the last time you stopped and thought about what you have done in life? What are things to celebrate? When was the last time you stopped to think about the things that others have accomplished, especially those closest to you? What can we celebrate?
Write down a few accomplishments, then go find the people who helped you do it. Then, go find others who have done something to celebrate and shout with them! If you're not the shouting type, give them a hug, write them a note, or mention their name in a meeting or at the dinner table.
A little celebration can go a long way!
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