Just A Tweak

Oh friends, this week has been so very tiring, but oh soo good.

Today, I embraced my role at my store…the energy today was amazing. If I could have bottled it up I would have.

I believe that there are many people who aren’t living up to their potential. I believe they are doing so, because they do not know what their potential is. I must tell you that I’m still figuring this out…I’m learning how to swim. However, I can say that once you allow people to be in charge of their roles it’s amazing the energy they give to it. Once you give them a title and they know the role they need to fulfill, they will give you their best. Once you recognize them, no matter how trivial the reward, as long as you make a big deal about it, they will work hard.

I know that when people tell me I’m doing good, when they talk about what I’ve done well…it’s so much easier to work harder, stay longer…find more ways to do better.

The most amazing part of this journey is that right now I’m finding that my new role and one of my passions is able to actually be done at the same time. One of the reasons that I didn’t want this new role, is the fact that I didn’t see that ever being able to happen. I thought I would have to give up so much for this role.

As I talked to my husband today, and the amazing transformation I was seeing right before my very eyes…I was amazed…at how something I saw as a huge disappointment, could turn into such a positive experience.

My goal in life is to spread joy….it is to be funny. I don’t like conflict. I hate long meetings. I dislike contests where the same person wins every time. I dislike those that are in charge but won’t let anyone else shine….ever. I dislike people who constantly need approval, and no matter how much you build them up….they still need more. I dislike liars who spread absolute lies with no other intention except to spread discord. I dislike those who constantly have to have the focus on themselves or their families…who can’t doe one moment allow another person to be heard. Last but not least…I hate bad coffee.

If you are a person who can’t listen to someone with empathy but instead have to end the conversation without “one upping” someone…you may want to think about changing that.

We as people, need to show compassion, give a hug (even if you are not a hugger) listen without speaking or offering advice…just listen. Do something nice without expecting to be recognized. Find something to be thankful for…it can even be a pink door you saw on your way to work. Find something nice to say to someone every day.

For those of you that know me….please know that I’m not saying I’m Pollyanna (it hurts to know that some of you reading this don’t know that name🤦🏼‍♀️) I can be a bear….I can get to the negative faster than anyone. I can say hateful words…I can be mean…I can gossip…I can do all those things…but my new position requires that I find a new way to do something.

I’m a week into that new role. The changes we have made seem like just a tweak…but today I heard from everyone how the atmosphere was electric…and for that I’m grateful.

In a team there are many parts and many players…and we all have different jobs to do. There is NOT just one important player. As sad as it is….there is truth to the expression that everyone is replaceable.

I guess my goal, would be to be the one that is irreplaceable…to be the team player that encourages, that builds up…that helps the other stand taller, feel better…and be the best they can be..

In other words….I want to make you smile. To make you feel valued…to make you feel important. To see yourself, as God sees you…a beautiful amazing masterpiece.