words...a gentle reminder

Words can bring such inspiration.

I have sayings posted all over my office.

They bring me inspiration when I need it most.  They are gentle reminders of the person I want to be.

I was reading the latest issue of O Magazine and Joel McHale was talking about "the best," the best soup, vacation, etc.  When it got to best advice - he said that someone told him "be nice to everybody," when someone's a jerk everyone hears about it.

I gave that advice to my little man tonight.  If you really think about what Joel said...it's very true.  But another thing to remember...is that people ALWAYS remember if someone wasn't nice.

How is your customer service? How are you treating your friends?  Your family members?  Your co-workers?

Here are some gentle reminders to start off your Monday...

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Want to see my WORDS board - check it out.

If you have any words that inspire you - leave a comment.  Would love to hear.

Tootles,

Caryl

{Life Lessons} How Many Faces Do You Have?

A very dear friend of the family passed away recently and today was the celebration of his life.

At his celebration, I was {re-introduced} to a couple of very important concepts.  It’s something that you know – but I think getting caught up in life…one forgets.

LESSON ONE: He had just ONE face

Did you know that the majority of people out there in the world have many different faces/personalities they show different people?

            Face #1: You show to friends

            Face #2: You show to your family

            Face #3: You show to strangers

            Face #4: You show to yourself

It takes a very special and unique person to only have ONE face.  It’s the same face that they show to everyone they see, meet, know and love.

Why is it that you can be so nice to a perfect stranger, yet you might snap at your sister?  Are you not being your true authentic self when you are talking to the stranger or sister?

Or you put on that happy face when you’re talking to a client, but when someone on your team walks in the door, you don’t say hello?

Do you have different faces for different situations?  Yes, there are times when you need to be stern or happy or angry – but shouldn’t everyone receive the same recognition from you? 

I’m not saying that you can’t be angry or happy…I’m saying be your true self to everyone.

If you feel that you are a loving person…be that loving person everyday to everyone with honesty and sincerity.

Our friend that past away – he only had one face.  You knew where you stood with him…he was genuine…he was authentic…he was sincere….he was honest.

I want to have just one face that everyone sees – strangers, friends, families and me.

How many faces do you have?

xoxo,

Caryl

Tomorrow – LESSON TWO…it hit me like a ton of bricks!