Tag Archives: generosity

Keep information free

Posted on September 7, 2013 by Stef

I don’t often use this blog as a platform to push “agendas” (in fact, I don’t think I’ve ever used this blog for that purpose [not bad for being around for three years!]), but today, I’m breaking my self-imposed rule. … Continue reading →

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21 Pictures That Will Restore Your Faith In Humanity

Posted on July 26, 2013 by Stef

A friend of mine posted a link to this blog on Facebook; and as I scrolled through the first few pictures on this post, a smile on my face grew. But as I continued viewing and reading, the casual smile … Continue reading →

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#32: Complete a ‘thing to do’ that someone else suggests

Posted on September 9, 2012 by Stef

Two weeks ago I was chatting with one of my co-workers, and asked him about his plans for the upcoming holiday weekend.  He said something about bouncing, and I looked at him quizzically.  “What about bouncing?” I asked.  “Are you … Continue reading →

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#24: Go to a Caritas Vocal Ensemble performance

Posted on March 25, 2012 by Stef

I am fortunate to work with outstanding people. My colleagues are wickedly smart and incredibly conscientious, and their intelligence and drive help me sharpen my own professional skills. But my peers are hardly all work and no play; these folks … Continue reading →

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Bold benevolence

Posted on March 13, 2012 by Stef

My employer has a company-wide technology that serves as an internal version of Facebook.  While a good percentage of the items people choose to share within the system are business-relevant, some posts are more “fun” than “work”.  I usually skim … Continue reading →

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Feel the love

Posted on October 11, 2011 by Stef

I am in the process of transitioning to a new team at work.  My current (soon to be ‘former’) team has a tradition that when someone in the group moves to a new area, a celebration is held where people … Continue reading →

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Monster veggie, magnificent view

Posted on August 8, 2011 by Stef

This morning a former coworker (now friend) appeared in the entry way of my cubicle, a giddy smile on her face. After exchanging our “Good morning”s, the woman asked me if I remembered that she started a garden this past … Continue reading →

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Kindness keeps knocking…

Posted on July 11, 2011 by Stef

For the past year, I have been participating in a yoga teacher training program.  This Thursday is my final class, and then I’m done!  Graduated.  A real live yoga teacher.  Wow. I have enjoyed the process and the experience immensely … Continue reading →

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Library art

Posted on June 10, 2011 by Stef

One of the errands I ran today was to pick up a few books that our local fabulous library had on hold for me. As I walked through the front door, my eye immediately went to the far back window … Continue reading →

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Lessons in generosity

Posted on May 29, 2011 by Stef

This afternoon I went to a yoga class at a meditation center that I sometimes visit.  As the session came to a close, the teacher stated that the center runs entirely on a donation basis, and then explained the concepts … Continue reading →

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