Why do celebrations matter? 

1) They gather community in comfort.
When you celebrate, you give joy to what is and was. What could be more comforting than bearing witness to happiness?

2) Celebrations create a spotlight that refracts.
When we take a moment to highlight someone else’s achievements, that light emits outwards and highlights other successes and good deeds in a new way.

3) They create a transition point.
From a Shamanic perspective, celebrations are a necessary component of growth. They are a rite of passage; a time stamp for the soul to put to rest the challenges overcome and helps to prepare for the next stage of learning. It’s like a big, joyful goodbye surrounded in a warm, welcoming hello.

4) Lastly, celebrations create a memory of feeling one's importance.
A healthy celebration gives us the gift of a memory we can call back on where we felt wholly witnessed and honored.

 Celebrate yourself. Celebrate your community. Show up for both because it matters.