My kids learned to accept that I would pack extra food for them to take on a team or school trip, because somebody else might need it. I tried to teach them that sharing is caring. It’s not passive, it’s active. Make the offer. Share.
Rose Marie knew her coworker had been suffering after the loss of a dear family member. Several states and busy work schedules separated them, but she reached out periodically to let her know she was thinking of her.
Then one day, with a few minutes left in a team conference call, their manager put business aside for a moment and asked the group – what else is going on? The colleague asked the east coast team for suggestions for a Florida getaway – it was time she and her husband had a change of scenery. A lively discussion ensued, as the merits of favorite sunny spots were debated. Rose Marie shared her suggestion as well, and the call wrapped up.
That could have been the end of it, but sharing is caring. It’s active, not passive. Rose Marie immediately contacted her colleague about her destination recommendation. She detailed the beautiful surroundings and sent pictures of terrific sunsets. Then she made the offer – she extended the invitation to use her family’s place.
Because of Rose Marie’s prompting and encouragement, the colleague accepted the invitation and away they went. She extended her gratitude early in the visit as she recognized this was exactly what they needed. Rose Marie’s response was “you are most welcome. What good is it if not to share?”
Thanks Rose Marie, for demonstrating caring through sharing. Thank you for growing love.
“He said to him, ‘You shall love the Lord, your God, with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind. This is the greatest and the first commandment. The second is like it: You shall love your neighbor as yourself. The whole law and the prophets depend on these two commandments’” (Mt 22:37-40).
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