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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A remarkable day. Came up with the idea of the ‘Story Card.” Most people know it as a bus transfer or monthly pass. I saw it as a ticket to explore the human spirit/ experience. I balance out my passion for story and curiosity with a respect for privacy. I think carefully about which question to ask, and often preface it with a setup. “Do you have time for my question of the day” .. or ‘…my question’. Then you’ve got their attention for a minute and the quality of the question and body language does the rest.
I was amazed at the depth of story that came out — sometimes almost therapy as intentions , regrets, tragedy, vision, obstacles, and victories were shared.
With one fellow we discovered a multitude of commonalities even shared experiences ( he was in a play we’d seen in Victoria) and a couple of outstanding people. Sharing some stories from each of us about them was inspiring in itself.
The story card is a distinct benefit to public transit.
Perhaps we’ll add an unofficial story card to the on-line deck — so those wantint to use it can get a flavour of the magic and power of the process. It would be just a beginning, a starting point. Anyone with a full deck can choose almost any card and apply it.. There is an art but it can be learned.
The next day busing gathered some wonderful stories. Remarkable decisions, and intentions are shared within a few km.
Every bus , or bus stop yielded wonderful stories with so many common denominators.
From there I walked home, found no one home so bussed to meet G and J
A day on the road yields some wonderful examples of WGWT.
2. a 20 something woman who left a career in screen make-up, to being a server. Her insights into the role that relationship can add to our work day, one that compensates for a lower cash income. She also loved being an adult and now able to take control of the conversations/ encounters she enters into.
3. A woman on the bus who had time for a WGWT question and burst into an energetic exchange about her own moment ( alarm being reliable) to an instant grasp of the power of that WGWT brings to any conversation.
4. A community networker inviting 4 outstanding teachers to apply for Teacher As Hero.
What went right for me today? Woke up smiling, after hearing my friend Marg tell me to do that yesterday in our choir rehearsal. Then got phoned by my friend who is working on a project knitting blankets for a shelter, on the Gorge, for those who are in need of a little loving right now. She invited me to help her knit up some squares, which I happily accepted. Found this great website and enjoyed reading everyones comments about what went right today. Thanks!