Small Gestures Get Noticed

Yesterday I spent the day cleaning, going through old papers. I was a teacher and kept every note that students had written me over the years. I spent today walking down memory lane and when I was done I noticed a pattern. I was thanked over and over again for always having a smile on my face and wishing them a great day on the way into my class and always sending them off with a handshake and another smile. That was it they expressed their gratitude for being seen, for being heard. I spent a career reaching out to children in the hopes of making a small impact on their lives. They leave me with a heart full of gratitude, many great memories and the hope for the future. People have the ability to be mindful and sometimes all you need is a smile and a few kind words to truly impact the world.

Yours with a smile, Ms. Mindful Traveller