It’s in remembering the little details of life that we feel connected!

Pay attention to those you want to share a friendship with. Whether in personal or business relationships it’s the simple things that people appreciate. 

Remember their name; just pause, say their name back to them, take the moment to really hear their name and embed it in your memory. Remembering other’s names makes them feel significant. 

Keep track of important events in their lives; when someone tells you about an upcoming function make note.  Then take the time to follow up with them later and see how it went. 

Remember important dates; the big interview, their birthday! Things that are significant to them should become significant to you simply because you care about them.

It’s about really taking the time to listen to those around us. To care enough to remember the details that are important to each other.

What details of life are important to those in your life? 

A life lesson put into a child’s perspective …

Why are there mean people? Mean people are ones who hold hurt in their heart and possible unforgiveness. Things have happened them to create a heart that hurts and can be bitter. 

Did I do something wrong to make them mean to me? It’s not you! Somewhere in the lives of the people who are mean something has happened to them. It has made them hurt so badly they don’t know what to do with the emotion. They have chosen to be mean because they don’t know how to handle their hurt. 

What is their story?

Look into the grumpy teller’s eyes and instead of grumping back at her; let your heart soften and wonder how her day is.

Look at the bratty nieghbor’s kid and toy with the idea of a lack of love or attention in their little life that is at such an influential stage right now.

Look at that “horrid” person at work and ask yourself what might be going on in their life that they’re trying so hard to handle and yet feel like they’re drowning!

It can be an opportunity for us to soften our hearts.This doesn’t make it okay. This doesn’t mean we don’t have to step in and intervene in certain situations. But it can be a call for us to respond differently instead of just reacting back with our own knee jerk reaction.

What are the stories you’re seeing in the eyes of those around you today?

How to spend your lunch?

Looking to do some crafting at home? Support the Kindred House in Edmonton and purchase a kit of cards. 15 cards per pack; 5 different cards, 3 of each. For just $30 you can get the kit to make at home including all the prepared paper and embellishments. Ink and stamps not included. Or for $35 you can get them all pre made so they’re done and ready to go! E-mail me by May 17th if you would like to purchase one!

Upcoming card workshop on Saturday, May 25th at 7 PM! If you’d like to join just e-mail me!

Check out a fun workshop! Optimum Health spa Kolya offers everything from Tea Blending to Soap Making to Scrubs! 

Enjoy a summer drive and reminisce! Plan a sunny afternoon to take a walk down memory lane. Drive by your old houses, the school you once attended, a favourite locale that you have not been by in a while. Take your camera and favourite beverage along and enjoy an afternoon of mixing old memories with new ones!

What are you doing this week?

First ride of the season!

First outdoor patio date and drive!

First tomato plants of the season!

First Sausage Sizzle of the season!

First trip to the greenhouses!

Well, this isn’t a first but the dogs are getting tuckered out with all the  outside fun they’re having! 

First of the season’s green!!!!

What firsts are happening in your life this season?

With today’s technology at our fingertips we have a wide array of ways to stay connected with friends and family across the miles. Whether Facetime is your thing, a simple phone call or a Skype Date, just take a few minutes to connect hearts with someone that you haven’t had a chance to lately. 

How can you use technology to your advantage this weekend to connect with someone?