Posted on 10 March 2010
Life as of late seems to be about noticing the things in life that inspire me and taking the time to appreciate them. Family. Friends. Good conversations about the biggter issues we face. Coffee. Donuts. Laughter. It lives around us, within us, and because of us with the perfect balance of nature and God. I saw the woman make this coffee for me. She made one and noticed that it wasn’t completely perfect. She threw it away and made another one that was as perfect as she could make it. I can’t tell if these are wings or if they are hands holding the heart. I like to think that they are hands, holding something special. It made me think about how much attention I am paying to those special things that I create. Am I taking more time to make sure they are truly special? I like to think so, but I know I don’t always. How many coffees she must make each day and she chose to perfect the one for me – an impatient customer with his nose pointed at his phone reading emails. The powerful message is not only to appreciate what it is that people do to make my life amazing, but more importantly taking the cue to pass on that gift to the next person I meet. We all have the power to make people feel better about themselves. There are so many different ways. A kind comment. A special email. A perfected cup of coffee for a stranger. I just need to identify what I am serving today. A regular cup of joe or a piece of art that creates positive emotions. I can only control my actions and impact today. Today. I know the when and I must create the what and how. Today I will improve your mood by complimenting you on something that I appreciate. Pass it on.
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