From the Heart

On the front door tonight!

After I got home from a very long and pretty stressful day, this PostIt was on the front door. It took all of 5 seconds to create, but it brightened my day, and made me feel awesome. I walked inside and also got a big hug from my oldest daughter.  

Then I went through my normal routine. Imagine my delight as I discovered a half dozen PostIts scattered around the house. Each one highlighted something specific that she treasures about our relationship.  My heart is still bursting with joy.  I'll be saving each of them for years, and will be pulling them out every time I need a little boost.   

My heart filled with joy!

It was a wonderful reminder that showing appreciation doesn't need to be big or grand or even store bought. Advice books of all sorts - from parenting, to management, to couples and community relationships - include this message: honest, authentic, specific, and relevant statements like the ones I found tonight do more to strengthen feelings than almost any other action one can take. 

Do you have a caregiver or friend that could benefit from this idea?  I guarantee you will brighten someone's day!