This is such a beautiful reflection, especially the reminder that joy isn’t a betrayal, it’s a contribution. I remember a mindful mentor once saying that the more I allowed myself to be free, the more I'd see the people around me lift up too. I didn't really understand what he meant at the time, but gradually over time I've seen it to be true. It's been amazing to see those little ripples, like you describe here, things like walking into the office with a smile and putting the kettle on for someone makes such a big difference. Thanks for sharing ❤️
Oh, I love how you summarized it, Lucy: "it isn't a betrayal, it's a contribution." Thanks for that and thank you for sharing the story of your mentor. It's hard to be in a bad mood around someone who is being very joyful, so I think we do have an impact on each other.
This is such a beautiful reflection, especially the reminder that joy isn’t a betrayal, it’s a contribution. I remember a mindful mentor once saying that the more I allowed myself to be free, the more I'd see the people around me lift up too. I didn't really understand what he meant at the time, but gradually over time I've seen it to be true. It's been amazing to see those little ripples, like you describe here, things like walking into the office with a smile and putting the kettle on for someone makes such a big difference. Thanks for sharing ❤️
Oh, I love how you summarized it, Lucy: "it isn't a betrayal, it's a contribution." Thanks for that and thank you for sharing the story of your mentor. It's hard to be in a bad mood around someone who is being very joyful, so I think we do have an impact on each other.