Good Morning Friends! Here are my 5 Things to Consider this week!
Merry Christmas, Friends! This week I break again from my usual format to cover just one subject; Togetherness. As the Holidays are officially in full tilt, I’d like to take this time to talk about what togetherness means to me. I know it’s not unique for people that work together to hang out together, but when the culture and connection at our shops is so strong that we consider the people we work with “family,” it’s hard to deny we’ve reached a point that many companies don’t get to. We’re lucky. The time between Thanksgiving and New Year’s is a time we traditionally feel more connected than usual to those around us. Maybe it’s the traditions, maybe it’s the parties, or the food or the time off, but something about this time of year makes being together with loved ones all that more important. Our traditions at work are just as important because they glue us together and make us more of a “family.” These unique traditions give us an emotional connection that can’t be replicated. Again, we’re lucky. Year after year we enter this season, full of obligations and stress, only to end up in some weird way relishing the long drives and crowded malls. The hecticness that accompanies the holidays are as much of a tradition as opening presents under a tree. The company holiday party is always one of my favorite things we do. For one night, we all get to come together and have fun…in all its forms.
Just as important as it is to be with the ones you love this time of year, I feel it’s equally important to remember that the holidays aren’t always the best time of year for everyone. For some of our co-workers, our friends, our family and our neighbors the word Christmas is synonymous with pain. Whether it’s the loss of a love one or the distance between someone and their friends and family, Christmas can be a dreaded time of the year. I feel it’s important to remember that togetherness isn’t luxury we are all afforded, but it’s something we all need to thrive. The simple gesture of inviting someone to a holiday party or family dinner can be the difference between that person feeling the spirit of the holidays and having the feeling of loneliness. To truly live our values, we must be mindful that some of our friends and co-worker don’t stop being our friends when we clock out for the day. We embody the spirit of Christmas and the values of our company when we extend our compassion to those around us when they need it the most. Never underestimate the smallest gesture of kindness. They are never wasted.
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays, Friends. I hope you all find all the togetherness you desire this season.
Baby Update – Rachael and I have decided not to have kids. We’re going to have to tell William someday…
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Have a great week!
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