The simple act of giving flowers, showing gratitude, saying hello for the sake of saying hello, or even bringing someone a glass of water when they have not asked for it are all acts of thoughtfulness. Being thoughtful is a value that I honor and appreciate greatly. When I witness acts of thoughtfulness, I am reminded of the power of good intentions... small actions have huge impacts.
In truth, I have not felt as though I have been very thoughtful lately. So what does it mean for me to be thoughtful and how do I get back to feeling as though I am honoring this value in my life? In order for me to be thoughtful, it’s important for me to slow the pace of my life down, so that I have the opportunity to see the people in my life. When I am rushing through life and don’t have enough time to think clearly about myself, there is no way I can begin to think clearly or thoughtfully for others. So in order to be thoughtful towards others, I choose to be thoughtful towards myself, and then share the goodness with others.
What I love so much about being thoughtful is that you don’t have to be rich, just kind. When someone bestows thoughtfulness upon me, I feel so loved. The feeling of knowing that someone is thinking of me outside of being right in front of me is really nice. I have a little smile on my face right now thinking about all the little thoughtful things that I can do…and yep, it feels good to do good.
So my questions for you all are these:
What has been the most impactful act of thoughtfulness that you have received?
How do you feel when you are thoughtful?
What are some simple ways to integrate more thoughtful behavior in your life?
What are your ‘go to’ acts of thoughtfulness?
I hope you all are well, and getting back into the swing of things after the long weekend. Please share your thoughts on the topic, I’m curious as to how this shows up in your life.
Talia
