When I
turned on my computer this morning, I was welcomed by a touching
email from a friend and colleague. Without going into too much
detail, I want to share with you a snippet of the message:
“It
was a blessing to meet you and experience you up close and personal.
Your performance, rare and stunningly authentic spoke volumes to so
many. Thank you for sharing with me during those couple of intense
conversations we had.”
I don't
share this with you to wave a compliment in your face – it's not
about that at all. And if you feel that way, I apologize to you
greatly. I share it to show the importance of telling another when
they've affected us in a positive way. When I read this email, it
completely warmed my heart. I immediately read it a second time and
have read it at least four or five times since. This note reminded
me of my goals and my purpose – not that I've ever forgotten, but
it is very easy to put things on our mental back-burners when life
throws us some mess. And what I've got to learn for myself is that
everything isn't urgent. Not everything needs to be tended to right
now. Not everyone needs my attention ASAP. No disrespect to anyone,
but there is much work to do, and I am only one person. I have
always been just one person, and I'm not complaining; but I have come
to learn my limits. Though it hurts and stings a little, sometimes
saying , “no” is the best thing I can do.
Let's
see if I can get back on course here. I seemed to have strayed a
little from the point I originally wanted to make. Sharing
positivity with another. It's essential. It really is. If you have
a friend, coworker, or family member that has affected you in a
positive way, you owe it to that person to let them know. By you
taking the time to relay that message you return the blessing to
them. Does that make sense? They have, whether or purpose or by
accident, managed to bless you in some way – the least you could do
is let them know how much their presence and kindness has meant to
you. And simply by doing so, you will, in turn, bless them.
It's
really that simple. People need to know when they've made a positive
impact on your life. They need to hear it. Life can be so
tumultuous at times, that it's very easy for any of us to say out
loud or to ourselves, “Why bother?” And even in those moments
when we just want to surrender to the lemons that are being thrown
our way, we are well within our right to do so and no one would think
ill of us. But when we get that bit of friendly encouragement it
fills our tank and gives us just enough fuel to march ahead. It
gives us the strength to pick up the pile of lemons that has
collected at our feet and turn them into our best batch of lemonade
yet. It revitalizes us. Gives us a much needed slap on the hiney
saying, “You can do it!” That's what this morning's email did to
me. I feel like I'm on top of the world and like nothing can stop
me. So you know what I did?
#1: I
wrote a message back to my friend expressing my thanks and gratitude
for blessing me with such thoughtful words.
#2: I
wrote a similar message to someone that has been a blessing
to me in my life over the years.
So stop
being stingy. If someone puts a smile on your face; let them know.
If someone touches your spirit; let them know. If someone warms your
heart, don't be afraid to let them know. Do your part so that the
circle of blessings continues. I don't think anyone would argue that
we would all benefit from an extra dose of heartfelt kindness.
So your
homework assignment? Let someone know how they've been a positive
impact on you today. Before you rest your head on your pillow
tonight, please do that much for me – and watch what happens.
My name
is Jasmynne Shaye, and this is me STEPPING ON A FEW TOES.
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