tiny gestures...

i am thinking alot about the power of tiny gestures

of consideration and thoughtfulness.

i am trying to practice both

on a daily basis with my family,

my families i work with, my friends and

somedays

with strangers.

it looks like this -

specific, intentional words or actions that i think

will bring encouragement, joy, support or just plain fun

to someone else's day.

tiny gestures are easy becuase they don't allow fo me to get all caught

up in doing so much!

i have struggled in the past with wanting to do it all for everyone

and this past year has been a journey for me

of letting that go.

i am now very content to practice simple acts of kindness

and to accept my limitations.

practically speaking,

i like to plan ahead for these daily moments-

so when i am out i might see something small

that i imagine a specific person might love

and i will pick it up and tuck it away,

or i keep my box of cards and stamps right handy

so it only takes a few minutes to write a card.

facebook has its issues but it also is an easy way to stay connected

quickly and frequently with those i love.

little love notes on stickys to my family

or a quick batch of ice cream or cookies goes along way

to filling someone's love tank.

i guess

this is just my little practice of

making myself happy

and it happens to bless others at the same time.