My son graduated last night. Some of his contemporaries (and these are high school kids I'm talking about) felt that "walking down the aisle" was an unnecessary formality - they just wanted the diploma.
Of course, I'm a bit biased because it's my kid, but I am SO GLAD we had the opportunity to show up, yell really loud when his name was called, and show support for the achievements these kids have made.
We have little victories every day, as do our families and our co-workers. Taking time to celebrate is not a luxury, it's a necessity. Celebrations mark occasions, show appreciation, draw attention to our achievements, and encourage others to achieve.
Celebrations give us something to shoot for, and give us a memory (including sights, sounds, tastes, smells and everything) that keep us going through the tough times.
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Very true. As they say, all action have an equal and opposite reaction - so if you care for someone, the care is bound to return to you! And the world will be a better place to live.
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