JazzManJim
On the Downbeat
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- Sep 12, 2001
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This is something that went around for a while last year here on the GB and I thought it was absolutely splendid. I don't take any credit for originating the idea. Someone will do their homework and remind me who the inventor of this was (and forgive me in advance for forgetting, save that I remember that the person in question is sweet beyond what you see from a room full of people) and I'll thank them. I will take credit for remembering it, though.
Here's what happens. Find five or ten or more people with whom you don't have regular contact and send them a short little PM. Wish them a Merry Christmas, Happy Chanukah, Happy Kwanzaa, Wondrous Equinox - whatever. Just let them know that you appreciate them (whether you do or not. Kindly deceit is welcome this time of year) and that you're wishing them the very best for the coming year. If you've a mind to, spend a moment telling them why they caught your attention.
In short, spread some love to places you don't usually spread it.
You don't have to PM relative strangers either. If there's someone to whom you haven't spoken in a while, make a point of sending them a little message. Reaquaint yourself with them and maybe you'll see the vibrant person you once knew. The goal here is to send your best wishes to them which will make them smile a little. In return, you'll get to smile, too, having given a little kindness unasked.
Make someone smile. Sprinkle a litle joy to some folks who richly desrve it, in your estimation. And above all, have fun with it.
Here's what happens. Find five or ten or more people with whom you don't have regular contact and send them a short little PM. Wish them a Merry Christmas, Happy Chanukah, Happy Kwanzaa, Wondrous Equinox - whatever. Just let them know that you appreciate them (whether you do or not. Kindly deceit is welcome this time of year) and that you're wishing them the very best for the coming year. If you've a mind to, spend a moment telling them why they caught your attention.
In short, spread some love to places you don't usually spread it.
You don't have to PM relative strangers either. If there's someone to whom you haven't spoken in a while, make a point of sending them a little message. Reaquaint yourself with them and maybe you'll see the vibrant person you once knew. The goal here is to send your best wishes to them which will make them smile a little. In return, you'll get to smile, too, having given a little kindness unasked.
Make someone smile. Sprinkle a litle joy to some folks who richly desrve it, in your estimation. And above all, have fun with it.
you.
