What’s Gone Well Today? ®
Here’s an easy way to recognize others… and in turn change how we look at our day, and our life.
When has someone made your day with the service they’ve given, or something they’ve said or done for you? Sharing these moments may inspire others. They lift the spirit!
On another note asking someone What’s Gone Well Today? ®, becomes life-changing. Conversations have a fresh, inspiring perspective.
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Yesterday on a neighbourhood walk I saw a municipal tree chipper about a block from our house. I asked one of the crew about having the mulch dumped near our house. They phoned to confirm later that day, and delivered 6 yards of oak wood chips/ mulch for free at 8 am today. I told my neighbour and they had me order a truck full for them.
I watched a special honouring Stevie Wonder recently and was so inspired by the words of his songs and his speech at the end where he talks about the power of Love to heal. When people like him are willing to talk about their trust in God and His love, it sends a powerful message to many. We all have the same ability to express this love in our circle of influence.
Personal impact of public art
Walking along the water in Sidney yesterday (which I do quite a bit), I noticed an older woman tap the head of one of the seated bronze statues. I asked her if there was any special significance to this and she told me the statue looked like her father, and she tapped his head every time she walked by (twice a day). This statue has stood out to me before as someone always puts flowers in its hand. I asked about the flowers and she said that was her as well. For me this really speaks about the value of public art and how it can be significant to people in different ways. Some may just look at it in passing, but for some it could have profound meaning. Thanks to SES Consulting #travelerinyourowntown
Offering more than a hand
I was at the grocery store again and in the line up there was an elderly lady who seemed to be having difficulties putting the 4L of milk on the conveyor for the cashier. I helped her and asked if there was anything else I could help her with. When she turned around to say “no thank-you” I saw she had tears in her eyes. I asked her what was making her sad. She said “you look just like my grandson, I don’t get to see him very often”. I was caught off guard and so I hugged her and I said that I hoped her grandson calls her soon.
When I got home I made sure to call both my grandmothers and chat with them. Sometimes we forget to talk to our family among all the busy-ness of life and sometimes helping a stranger can help us see that family is important, no matter your age.
Revelation by conversation
Revelation brought about by conversation today: When speaking with a fellow student that is in the same program as me but would still be considered a stranger I would out that he has a twin brother. I was in a class with his twin brother and has always assumed it was him. The randomness of all this was brought about by sparking a conversation between two that are no longer strangers.
Making a new friend
Sparked a conversation on the UVIC campus with a young woman, the conversation ended up lasting half an hour until I had to go to class (note that I actually had to end the conversation, not her.) I learned that she is a nursing student in her third year, and is deeply in love with cats! She was very open after I broke the initial barrier of sparking the conversation, and she thanked me for making her break between classes fun. She said all her friends were busy, and was actually happy because now she made a new friend on campus! What a great experience thanks to SES Consulting! #travelerinyourowntown