Celebrate It All!

"Whatever I refuse to celebrate in your life, I will not be able to draw into mine."

-- Marianne Williamson. The Gift of Change, p. 35.

I've never understood why jealousy is referred to as "The Green-Eyed Monster." How did green eyes get to be associated with jealousy? Personally, I've always loved green eyes, as well as that classic rock song "Green-Eyed Lady" by the one-hit-wonder band Sugarloaf.

Be that as it may, jealousy, no matter what color its eyes, is a monster that eats the soul! The fact that it also keeps you from receiving the very thing you're jealous of is just an unfortunate side effect.

You must be able to say "Yes" to life in order to receive its riches. Yes, not only for yourself, but also for your friends, and neighbors, and even for your enemies. (Mental note to self: Stop making people into enemies!). The ideal is to get to the place where you're literally thrilled every time some toothless, tobacco chewing, butt crack showing hillbilly from Arkansas wins the lottery. Sooooeeee! Lotteries, like God, show no respect for social status.

So, today, look around and notice the abundance of goodness that people are receiving. Wealth, health, good looks, popularity, energy, piece of mind, enlightenment -- anything you want, someone else has already received. Find that space in your heart where you are truly happy for them. Don't worry -- it's there. It may take a little digging, but it's there.

And when you find that space of happiness for another's good fortune acknowledge, compliment and celebrate. Give a big shout out to Buford Thrasher down there in Hog's Breath, Arkansas. Congrats Buford on pickin' them lucky lotto numbers!

The more you celebrate the success and grace received by others, the more likely you are to experience it yourself. It's all part of the Law of Attraction. And, like gravity, it's not just a good idea, it's the law!