Because you deserve to be celebrated—loudly, joyfully, and often.
Today’s conversation was a reminder that joy, celebration, and recognition are not frivolous—they are revolutionary. Supremacy culture wants us to believe we have to earn celebration, that acknowledgment must be tied to productivity, achievement, or some capitalist benchmark. But in liberation spaces, we reject that. We say: your existence is worthy of celebration.
From celebrating a child finally remembering to put their shoes in the cubby to honoring the wisdom of elders at a family reunion, today was about reclaiming the ritual of joy—not just as a moment, but as a liberatory practice.
Free Preview: "You're a Big Fucking Deal"
"I'm a big fucking deal. And you are a big deal. And that is how I think that we should be treated. Like, 'I'm a big deal.' Like, yeah, I'm here. That's amazing. You're amazing for being here too. And we're going to celebrate that we are a big deal… Because again, I promise you, we are always consistently reminded of when we don't get it fully right. So if I’m going to tell you what you did wrong every time, I want to match that energy and celebrate every win too."
This is the heartbeat of today’s message: Celebration is care. It’s accountability. It’s community. And it's something we can build into our daily lives, together.
3 Key Takeaways: Why Celebration is a Revolutionary Act
1. Celebration Is a Form of Resistance
Supremacy culture devalues celebration—especially when it’s not tied to productivity. But joy, rest, and acknowledgment are acts of reclamation. They’re how we say, “My humanity matters, even when I’m not producing.”
Reflection: What are the small wins you’ve overlooked? Can you celebrate one today?
2. We Must Honor Individual and Collective Wins
Liberation is a team sport. Whether it’s your child remembering to hang up their coat or your community showing up for mutual aid—celebration builds connection and purpose.
Reflection: How do you celebrate the contributions of those around you? What rituals could you create to uplift shared achievements?
3. Celebration Connects Generations
We are not meant to heal alone. Creating intergenerational spaces for joy and storytelling helps pass down resilience, wisdom, and love. Family reunions, Sunday dinners, and community game nights are not small—they’re sacred.
Ready to Celebrate More Deeply?
If today’s conversation sparked something in you—if you found yourself nodding, smiling, or even tearing up—know that this space is for you.
Beyond this point, we go deeper into the practice of celebration as resistance.
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You are a big deal—and I want you in spaces that treat you like one. Come celebrate with us.
