Someone wrote me an email today. It came out of the blue and it was so touching that it made my eyes tear up. It took courage and boldness to write and it was beautiful to receive.
It was the kind of correspondence that you often cart around in your head and rarely actually write. It expressed gratitude. It was sweet and it made me think of the people who I need to call or write and tell them what they mean to me. It was a reminder to ‘pay it forward’ here and now and maybe the person I contact will do the same.
This random act of kindness was the perfect reminder that we all need that pat on the back or virtual hug whether we admit it or not. Once enjoyed it feels good to pass it on. For some that means a phone call and for others that is an email. The beauty of the email is it can be reread when you need that jolt of joy again. The phone call is perfect for those who need to share and connect.
As our world gets more impersonal each day, phone calls turn into emails which turn into texts which become tweets. The face to face interaction is always the best but sometimes circumstances prevent that closeness.
Or we can ignore the call and carry on with our lives only to realize that we never said the words we meant to say, the words that can turn an average day into something special – “This is what you mean to me…”
I challenge you to do that right now. Contact someone and let them know they made a difference in your world. Just list one or two things they did or said and how it made you feel. Who knows, someone may be sending you an email with those very words inside.
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A good reminder, thank you.
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Your lovely posts make a difference in my world Marge Katherine!
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Love this. Thank YOU for being a special shining star in my life MargeKatherine 🙂
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Hi Ann,
It’s great to have these reminders, isn’t it? To make that call or write that letter that we have sitting in our head? And the effect is so touching, at least it was for me.
Wonderful to hear from you!
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Thanks for reading and writing your thoughts! I keep saying we need to get together. I hear that Colorado is a wonderful place to visit (hint, hint…) maybe for a blogger confernece?
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Thanks for commenting. I hope the reminder to Pay it Forward stays fresh and lives on!
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Wouldn’t that be wonderful? But Devon would be even better!!!
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I try and do this…If someone is pressing on my mind…make that call…get in touch…You’ll never regret it!
Good post!
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Yes and yes 🙂 Sorry I don’t always comment, and occasionally I miss reading a post. STILL!!! settling in my new place in new city/state 🙂 And looking for work, which could mean taking full time. Trusting in God to guide me for the right source of income, and HOW I can do what it is He wants me to do 🙂
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P.S. also thanks for stopping by and “liking” my post Letting Go 🙂
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