Tag Archives: kindness

What a Monday!

Posted on March 19, 2012 by Stef

Tomorrow my company is having the twice-a-year big-deal national meeting.  As a result, this entire week all employees get to wear casual attire (versus the business attire that is usually required Mondays-Thursdays).  So today, instead of having to don a … 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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Thoughtful treats

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Stef

The company where I work has many employee-run interest groups.  Colleagues come together and connect over a common topic, ranging from diversity issues (i.e., race, gender, sexual orientation), to job skills (like presentation methods), to personal interests (like photography, meditation, … Continue reading →

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Intention, compassion, love

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Stef

While commuting to work this morning, I passed a homeless man.  As I walked by, I made gentle eye contact and gave him a faint smile.  (As I have mentioned before, I try to smile at people I pass by … Continue reading →

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Rules

Posted on February 10, 2012 by Stef

Today at the elementary school where I volunteer, I completed a reading test with a student who is behind in his literacy skills.  This child is a joy to work with: he really wants to learn, and he exerts a … Continue reading →

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Sympathetic strangers

Posted on January 19, 2012 by Stef

[Warning: This post contains curse words.  Please continue reading at your own discretion.] I have been in a piss poor mood for the better part of the day.  My negativity began at 4 am when I woke to find a … Continue reading →

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No “Mondays” for me!

Posted on December 5, 2011 by Stef

I went in to work this morning feeling a little ‘meh’.  I wasn’t 100% healthy: physically I felt tired, lethargic, and congested.  Because my body was fatigued, my mind was also a little “spacey”: mentally I felt a little ‘out … Continue reading →

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Perfect timing

Posted on November 20, 2011 by Stef

A month or two ago one of my blogging friends commented about the children’s book Frederick by Leo Lionni.  I had never heard of the book; upon learning this, my friend urged me to get it and read it tout … Continue reading →

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A decade of friendship and love

Posted on November 2, 2011 by Stef

Ten years ago today a very sweet boy agreed to spend the rest of his life with me.  He likely didn’t know exactly what he was getting in to – but I am deeply grateful he chose to stay with … Continue reading →

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Warm welcome

Posted on October 25, 2011 by Stef

Yesterday was my first official day with my new work team.  As my new supervisor walked in to the office, she stopped by my desk with a little welcome gift: Seriously, could I work with more considerate, thoughtful, genuinely kind … Continue reading →

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