We live in a world where we are brought together virtually more than any other way. We don’t call people as often, we text. We don’t stop by someone’s house to say “Hi”, we text. We are more likely to check someone’s Instagram, Facebook or Snap Chat to find out what is happening in their life, than to actually speak to them. This is great for instant information and brevity but this is horrible for relationships. And that was before social distancing and quarantining.
But relationships aren’t only built on social media. That is a great way to maintain a relationship and to check in, but we all need the connection of face to face contact. The experience of finding joy in little moments. We are severely missing our play dates, park days, clubs and groups, and just being out of the house. So today we went on an adventure. Our goal was a simple one. To have fun making other people smile. The challenge: We couldn’t actually come into contact with them!
The boys had a blast being “Ninjas” and sneaking around trying not to be seen. (Were we successful? No clue. But in their minds they are the sneakiest kids on Earth) They had fun leaving little surprises (including the ideas from Beauty and Lifestyle with Ashley) for some of their favorite people. We talked about how fun it is to do something for someone else even if we don’t get anything out of it. We showed people we cared by letting them know they were thought about. For some we didn’t spend any money. For others there were little gifts. But for all, an intentional act was executed with the only goal of making them smile.
If you were on the receiving end of one of our Ninja Trainings today, we hope we made your day! Pay it forward and make an intentional plan to maintain personal connection and relationships even when you can’t see them. We hope you are all staying happy and healthy in these crazy times. Remember social distancing doesn’t mean social isolation. Set up a video chat, talk on the phone, meet up at a open area where you can actually have a conversation. Take care of yourself mentally as well as physically!
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