Everyone is “up” this week at work. Not sure what exactly is going on, but everyone looks great, has springs in their steps and are just generally in a good mood.
It is a great situation.
Perhaps related, this week is “Random Acts of Kindness” Week, not just at my workplace, but like all internationally, yo.
People have been posting stories about how much they appreciate kindness is others and moments where someone did a random act of kindness to them.
It is a lovely way to start the day, reading about all these nice things people have to say.
In the breath, I have to tell you that on some level it is a bit depressing as well – why should we need a week out of the whole year to do this or to recognize kindness in others? Man, I think kindness is about how you live your life, it is something to do everyday, every moment, every time you interact with someone.
I want to be someone who recognizes kindness and is able to tell someone right away “I appreciate you being you, in my life, doing that thing you do”.
You know what I mean.
I think, for me, it is important to express these things to people in my life, so they are clear about what they mean to me and how they contribute to someone’s, my, life.
Today, I was supposed to have a project meeting, which ended up being cancelled, but no worries, we are on track and will be meeting on Friday as well. And we kept our lunch plans and you know what? My friend treated me! It was a great surprise.
Even better, after we got back to work she let me know that after talking to me she felt better about things.
Much better.
And knowing that, knowing that simply talking, listening to someone when they have stuff to say makes them feel better. Well, that is something worth being indeed…
