I love the changing of the seasons. Seeing the colours in the sky, the changing of the leaves on the trees, and the feel of the crisp, cool air on my cheeks as I walk with warming hands in my pockets. There is a fragile balance sometimes between weather and the animals within this fragile existence when weather turns stormy. So this also applies to humans in our daily lives. We often teeter on a balance between the good and the challenging; or getting caught up in the challenging and being blinded from the good.
Today, I had the opportunity to share a little about what SST is all about and how we can apply the pillars, if you will, that is the core of why we celebrate and acknowledge such a day. I must admit, I had a busy summer and I got out of the habit of wishing people Happy SST. So, here I am, recommitting myself to keeping up with the goodness.
Though I try and treat others well everyday, it's always helpful to have a day in the week that reminds me to keep my head up, and to be mindful. Sometimes life gets hectic, and seemingly complicated and I forget to see the good, and the goodness in others.
It's days like today that I get the gentle nudge to get outside of my little bubble and appreciate the world I live in and appreciate all that surrounds me; whether it's the great pea coat being worn by someone passing by, or noticing a fabulous book bag, even perhaps, showing appreciation for a small service rendered like the opening of a door as you walk into a building.
No matter what anyone says to you, or about you, only YOU can control the way you feel and perceive your true self. Do more than look in the mirror and smile back today. Extend those good thoughts and actions by "paying it forward." Pay someone a compliment, or a dashing smile. Though small effort on your part, it may leave a long and lasting impression on someone else.
Today, I had the opportunity to share a little about what SST is all about and how we can apply the pillars, if you will, that is the core of why we celebrate and acknowledge such a day. I must admit, I had a busy summer and I got out of the habit of wishing people Happy SST. So, here I am, recommitting myself to keeping up with the goodness.
Though I try and treat others well everyday, it's always helpful to have a day in the week that reminds me to keep my head up, and to be mindful. Sometimes life gets hectic, and seemingly complicated and I forget to see the good, and the goodness in others.
It's days like today that I get the gentle nudge to get outside of my little bubble and appreciate the world I live in and appreciate all that surrounds me; whether it's the great pea coat being worn by someone passing by, or noticing a fabulous book bag, even perhaps, showing appreciation for a small service rendered like the opening of a door as you walk into a building.
No matter what anyone says to you, or about you, only YOU can control the way you feel and perceive your true self. Do more than look in the mirror and smile back today. Extend those good thoughts and actions by "paying it forward." Pay someone a compliment, or a dashing smile. Though small effort on your part, it may leave a long and lasting impression on someone else.
"I cannot in a moment refute great slanders; and, as I am convinced that I never wronged another, I will assuredly not wrong myself."
Socrates - The Apology
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