happiness and food

Very recently, sort of a chain mail started at my workplace and it was called “Inspirational Exchange”. This is not a company specific thing and maybe came from outside but the idea is worth sharing.

So, this is how it goes – you receive a mail from somebody you know and this mail has two names on it – let’s say A & B. B is the sender’s name. Now the sender of the mail asks you to do 2 things:

1. Share an inspirational quote/message/poem/picture/any other thing that makes your bad day good or lifts up your mood with the person A. Even if you don’t know person A, it’s okay since you are just sharing something that is your silver lining whenever you read/see that. This is a personal message so no need to copy the sender.
2. You are asked to copy the exact same mail that you received – just change the names – A is removed from the list, B (sender’s name)goes as first and your name becomes the second. You are asked to send this mail with changed names to 20 friends but as a blind copy.

So the end result is that you receive lovely messages from so many people – some you know and some you don’t but you end up receiving lovely messages like I did. And if you do the math and assume everyone responds the messages are countless J

Format of the mail: Sharing this so that you can try this too!!

We are starting a collective, constructive, and hopefully uplifting exchange. It’s a one-time thing and we hope you will participate. We have picked those we think would be inspirational, and make it fun. Please send an encouraging quote or verse to the person whose name is in position 1 below (even if you don’t know him or her). It should be a favorite text verse/motivational poem/prayer/meditation that has lifted you when you were experiencing challenging times. Don’t agonize over it–it is one you reach for when you need it or the one that you always turn to.

1.            Person A’s email id

2.            (Person B)Sender’s email id

After you’ve sent the short poem/verse/meditation/quote, etc. to the person in position 1, and only that person, copy this letter into a new email, move my name to position 1. and put your name in position 2. Only my name and your name should show when you email. Send to 20 friends BCC (blind copy). If you cannot do this in five days, let us know so it will be fair to those participating. It’s fun to see where they come from. Seldom does anyone drop out because we all need new ideas and inspiration. The turnaround is fast, as there are only two names on the list, and you only have to do it once.

Have a look at some of the lovely messages that I received! 🙂

1. Give me the courage to change what I can, the serenity to accept what I can’t, and the wisdom to know the difference.

2. Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.

3. The woods are lovely dark and deep,But I have promises to keep,And miles to go before I sleep,And miles to go before I sleep.

4. For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord. Plan to prosper you and not to harm you, plan to give you a hope and a future.

5. A lot of people are afraid of heights. Not me, I’m afraid of widths.

6. You have to be ODD to be number ONE !

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8.Every Job is a SELF-PORTRAIT of the person who did it… So, AUTOGRAPH your work with EXCELLENCE!!

9. Nothing worth having is ever easy, and if you feel like it was, you have probably loved the preparation more than you realise.

10. Our bodies are just tools to help our souls learn and experience life. Even in the darkest of times, there is always a valuable lesson.

11. Let’s just keep giving our 100% effort in everything that we do today and forever, the end result will take care of itself..

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12. LIVE SIMPLY,  DREAM BIG, BE GRATEFUL, GIVE LOVE, LAUGH LOTS

13. Learning from success is important but learning from failure is vital to succeeding.

14. If you wait till the last minute to do stuff –

Calvin : You can’t just turn on creativity like a faucet. You have to be in the right mood.

Hobbes : What mood is that?

Calvin : Last-minute panic.

15. When things go wrong….

Calvin’s Dad: The world isn’t fair, Calvin.

Calvin: I know, but why isn’t it ever unfair in my favor?

16. When you are not understood

Calvin: I’m a genius, but I’m a misunderstood genius.

Hobbes: What’s misunderstood about you?

Calvin: Nobody thinks I’m a genius.

I am sure this list will grow but for now – read on and be inspired!! Feel free to leave more messages for me!  🙂

I am dedicating this post to the Daily Post prompt on Pick me Up – What is the one word or phrase that immediately cheers you up when you hear it?