You know that feeling you get when you smile at a person and they smile back? There’s nothing quite like it is there?
Most of the time a simple act like a smile is all it takes to be there for others.
A friend posts a message on Twitter making it clear they are having a rough day. In 140 characters you can reassure them how awesome you know they are. Sometimes that’s all it takes to turn a mood around.
Over the last two years of my life I’ve transformed the way I live my life and run my business. I did not do it alone. In fact, without the support and encouragement of friends and family along the way it never would have happened.
Now, I strive to be there for others in little ways whenever I can. The hotel desk clerk who is clearly stressed out, whom I greet with a smile and warm hello instead of returning the scowl. You know, little things like that to encourage our humanity.
Give it a try this week. Hugs, a shoulder to cry on, a cup of coffee to share a laugh over. The little things that make us all human and humane.
Love this. I was working on my own variation for a future post – but this says it brilliantly. 🙂
Please make sure to come back and share the link to your post when it’s done. Would love to see your take 🙂
Very similar experience in Montreal this week. It felt great!
Yes, I’m having a run of desk clerks with scowls. Don’t quite get it. It does make the happy helpful ones stand out.
Love this message, Jim!!
Thanks Lance! I love your Sunday morning messages. Probably part of what has inspired my shorter weekend posts like this one.
Great post, love your thinking
Thank you. This post was inspired by those who have helped me in my life. Just trying to pay it forward now 🙂