It is the little things that count

Even when you don't know it. Even when you think you are part of the furniture, blending in nicely with the copy machine/fax/scanner. As my officemate so eloquently puts it, "we are the bastard offspring nobody wants to admit are theirs." Which is why I love being in the same room with her!

And, evidently, we are the talk of the office....who knew people actually come into the copy room so they get to hang out in the "Positive Energy Parlor"-No, I can't take credit for making that one up, either. But there you have it. We actually moved someone to tears today, because they were so happy that we actually were nice people that laughed, and talked, and had fun, but not at the expense of others. I guess I thought everyone was like that!?I can be so naive. Either the people I work with are all very good at acting, or in some small way, my presence has made a positive difference.

Happiness spreads, and kindness and good deeds are healers of a lot of bad things. You never really know what someone is going through, or has gone through, for that matter, especially if you are the new kid. My approach is simple: Be nice to everyone if you possibly can. It' s hard sometimes, but you never know what trauma or heartache they may have endured in some past life. I guess I absolutely take for granted being polite, being nice, kind, compassionate and friendly. Sometimes I feel downright bitchy...but who needs that? Usually, by the time I smile and ask, what can I do to help? Or say, "I'm sorry, that sucks," I have forgotten all about my own misery.

So there you have it. Who knew the "Positive Energy Parlor" would be a magical place where people come to bare their souls and vent and complain and swear...and hear laughter. I can't help it. Sometimes things just crack me up. So when someone says, "I haven't laughed in the longest time..." don't take it for granted. Your smiles and compassion are contagious, and they do make a difference to someone..probably every day. You just may never know it.

This is for all those weirdos they can't hide away, not even in the copy room. Keep on smilin'.