Recently, whilst browsing through the forums on Etsy, I came across a story of a jewelry maker who would carry around extra pairs of earrings in her purse. When she'd see a young mother struggling with several children, all frazzled, or a woman with a downcast look on her face, she'd pull out a pair of her earrings to give to them as a gift. In every instance, the women's eyes lit up with happiness and gratitude.
In the spirit of promoting goodness, selflessness, and POSITIVITY,
this story leads me to introduce our newest blog feature:
DO A GOOD DEED WEEK
{pay it forward brass pendant by Firefall Visions}
For the next week, we encourage team members to do a good deed every day.
This needn't be anything extraordinarily big {but certainly can be if you are so inclined}.
Some ideas are:
* pick up trash along the side of the road *
* visit someone you know who might be down or in need of some company *
* volunteer in your community *
* sing, read, or play with your children, nieces & nephews, or friends' children *
* take time to tell someone three things you admire about them *
* do something no one will expect . . . secretly *
* lend a shoulder to cry on *
* smile *
* send a cheerful email to a friend or acquaintance *
Just think how much nicer the world would be if everyone did at least one good deed every day. :)
If, along the way, you've had a great experience and want to share it, come on back and leave a post. If you've done something anonymously, and just want to say, "hey, I've done a good deed!" come on back and say so! :)
{disclaimer: I am, of course, in no way saying that we all don't do good deeds every day, as I'm SURE we all do. Sometimes it's nice to have it in the forefront of our minds and make a plan to 'pay it forward' as sometimes this leads to more opportunities for enriching others' lives! :)}
Fondly, Kate
