Mary’s Minute
“Appreciation is a wonderful thing: It makes
what is excellent in others belong to us as well.”
~ Voltaire
I worry each year that during our annual “Appreciation Week” that there is no way to adequately show Perry Central staff members how much we appreciate them. The truth is that a few meals and kind words one week of the year is not enough, but that doesn’t mean we should not set aside the week for appreciation. Appreciation is a state of mind, and when we stop to appreciate the people around us we not only spread some joy to them, but equally importantly is that by embracing the excellence in others it becomes part of us.
We will spend the week focused on the practice
of gratitude – letting our teachers, office staff, instructional assistants, nurses,
social workers, bus drivers, cooks, custodians, and maintenance staff know how
much what they do matters.
My hope is that the week of appreciation will
be more than splurging on morning sweets, but a week where we practice
appreciation of each other and ourselves.
By seeing the good in all those around us and taking time to appreciate
yourself, the simple week of appreciation will go much farther.
The act of appreciation is a gift in
itself. It feels good to be appreciated
for things you do, and it feels even better to practice showing
appreciation. Please know you are
appreciated and most of all take some time to reflect on what you appreciate
about yourself and others. That might
taste as sweet as the cinnamon rolls on the menu!
Have
a great week!
Mary
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