Every now and then, someone does something that touches me deeply. The other day, I was out on my usual therapeutic drive around Norford, CT, when my phone rang. It was an old colleague I used to work with in New York. She recently had a baby and is now home on maternity leave.
The reason for her call? Nothing urgent, nothing complicated, she simply thought about me and wanted to check in. That call made my day. At that moment, I really needed to hear a familiar voice, and there she was. She had always been a wonderful friend, and I truly enjoyed working with her.
With the exception of some family members, most of the calls I receive are tied to responsibility, things I need to do, problems to solve, tasks to manage. But this one was different. It carried no demands, no pressure, just kindness. And that felt good.
Sometimes, it’s the smallest gestures, a check-in, a few kind words, that remind us we’re seen, remembered, and valued. That’s why I wanted to write this down for the blog.
Have you had a moment like that recently, when someone reached out simply because they care. Pal Ronnie
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