My little Life Coach is up to her wise ways again.
Teaching her “wise” Ole Mama
My girl loves people. LOVES them. And, more importantly–SHOWS them.
She has a way to make sure people know that she notices them. It is uber–complicated. Ready?
She says “Hi” and gives them a big Ole smile–dimples and all.
Doesn’t matter who you are… What you do… What you are wearing … Who is watching or who isn’t…
Add will bend over backwards to say “Hi”. And, I’ll have ya know, I have seen her crack the toughest of stone faces.
Add knows that a kind word or smile can make someone’s day–even if they don’t want to admit it.
She knows that when she gives her smiles and kindness away, it doesn’t go away– it multiplies.
Funny how things like love, kindness, leadership and gratitude do that…
How do we lose these wise instincts from childhood? When did we start keeping our smiles instead of sharing them?
When did we stop wanting to see others light up?
Or, did we just forget that we had the power to do that for another?
Funny thing about adulthood… so much of what we are chasing, we have had all along.
Tomorrow I am going to smile more.
I will consciously extend kindness to 5 people.
As a leader, I will encourage someone to lead with their strengths.
Today, I am thankful for:
- Wonderful gal pals that “get” me
- Wearing pink princess crowns at my daughter’s request
- A freezer full of great meals for my family
- A man that loves me enough to mow my lawn
- Corn on the cob on the grill
How about you?
About Cris
I am the mama behind GOODEness Gracious and the owner of Cris Goode Solutions.Here at GOODEness Gracious, we like to keep it light and fun as we cook up family meals, share our super mommy secrets and chat it up about the GOODe life:)So come on in and sit a spell.
Mindfull McKenna says
April 28, 2010 at 9:52 amOh, how true this is! Our little ones put the world in perspective, don't they? 🙂
Kerin says
April 28, 2010 at 12:06 pmGood Morning Cris and Add!
Add, thank you for being a ray of sunshine ! This world needs more just like you! Thanks for setting a good example of kindness for us grown-ups to follow! Thanks for sharing your kindness and smiles with all of us.
And, Cris… you are raising a wonderful daughter! One that people will look up to and want to be near, because she will make them fell good about themselves. Both of you have a wonderful day!
Leslie, the Home Maker says
April 28, 2010 at 4:30 pmHi Cris-
what a charming and truthful post.
When and why do we grow up?!
I vow to remain child-like, not childish.
Add is so darling. My life coaches are older now, but still teaching me.
(Giggle: my man loves me enough to mow my lawn, too! Whew! Cuz I hate doing it!)
The last picture of Add looks like she is singing a patriotic song!!
So sweet!
Enjoy her.
Kerin says
March 6, 2011 at 6:27 amGood Morning Cris and Add!
Add, thank you for being a ray of sunshine ! This world needs more just like you! Thanks for setting a good example of kindness for us grown-ups to follow! Thanks for sharing your kindness and smiles with all of us.
And, Cris… you are raising a wonderful daughter! One that people will look up to and want to be near, because she will make them fell good about themselves. Both of you have a wonderful day!