"Use every man after his desert, and who shall 'scape whipping? Use them after your own honour and dignity: the less they deserve, the more merit is in your bounty." – Hamlet, William Shakespeare
When was the last
time someone made your day – or you made theirs? In the national bestselling
book, Fish!, by Stephen C. Lundin Ph.D., Harry Paul, and John Christensen, the
fishmongers at the world famous Pike Place Fish Company in Seattle do it daily.
They do it by throwing fish and joking with their loyal customer-fans, and by
just having fun.
I made a point
recently to look for people I could "treat" this way, and it was
really fun. I think I felt better than they did. I realized that when you make
someone’s day, it bounces back on you. It's a great feeling to witness the joy
and surprise on their faces.
It can be little
things, like:
• Smiling
• Saying “Good
morning”
• Offering your
place in line to a harried fellow shopper
• Bringing a cup of
coffee to your office mate
• Doing a task for
a co-worker
• Over-tipping at
your favourite restaurant
• Taking time with
someone who needs it
• Being a fully
present listener
It doesn't take
much to create a joyful moment. Look around, and you'll find there are more
openings than you think. They're everywhere!
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