Celebrate your successes and the successes of others, no matter how small or large.

Life is hard. We’ve got bills and responsibilities to deal with. Illnesses and pollution are wrecking our health every day. There’s so much wrong with the world, that we have to celebrate our wins; big or small. Feasts and festivals have been a part of the human existence since we crawled out of the caves. It’s a part of who we are. So, when something goes your way, take the time to enjoy it. It’s not often, but now and then, an unexpected sum of cash will flow your way: Christmas bonus, rich dead uncle you didn’t know about, maybe even win the lottery. No matter how, you got a little windfall for yourself. My grandfather had a rule when things like this happened. He called it “The rule of 1/3’s.” One third of your money gets used to pay down debt. Another third goes toward savings. And the last, he said to “throw it up a wild hog’s ass!” which is a very descriptive way of saying to enjoy it. Take the time to enjoy your successes, but also those of the people around you. All to often, I will hear people say things like “What’d he do to deserve that raise?” or “How’d she afford that new car?” Don’t have a negative attitude like that. Share in the joy of others, and hopefully, they will share in yours as well. And if they don’t, that’s fine too. You’ve had your win and now you get to enjoy it. Go on…overindulge, just for the day. “Treat yo-self!” And then, get back on the path.