Kindness, Balance and a Bit of Wandering
October has already been full of meaning. A beloved young family member underwent long-awaited heart surgery—a huge relief and blessing after the procedure was postponed from July. I had the chance to travel to Charleston, SC, combining family support, business, and some well-earned downtime with my husband (including walks on our loved Folly Beach.) The change of pace was welcome and refreshing.
Back home in Greenville, we wrapped up the week by attending John Crist’s Jokes for Humans show at the Peace Center—a perfect mix of laughter and lightness to close out an emotional stretch.
Honorable Living
A recent social media thread caught my eye: someone shared their disappointment at not receiving a thank-you note after making a meal for a young family. Although appreciation was shown in other ways, they still felt let down. The comments reminded me of a deeper truth—especially one phrase that stood out:
“Kindness does not ask for etiquette in return.”
That struck a chord. Over the years, I’ve had to learn to forget what I give and remember what I receive. Releasing expectations helps preserve the true spirit of generosity—and invites peace.
Ongoing Learning
If you’re a Facebook Messenger user, here’s a handy feature I just discovered: you can now pin up to three conversations to the top of your inbox. It’s perfect for staying connected with loved ones or ongoing group chats without losing them in the scroll. Here are some brief instructions.
Power Skills
Leadership isn’t just about performance—it’s about presence. A client has reminded me of this in the most encouraging way: they insisted I unplug while visiting family and encourage me to honor my Fridays off.
Sometimes, leading well means insisting that your team also take the space they need to rest, recharge, and reconnect. Modeling work-life balance is one of the strongest ways to support your people.
Enthusiastic Exploration
While in Charleston, Keith and I previewed part of our Holy City Wanderer Scavenger Hunt—one of the exciting experiences we offer through On Purpose Adventures.
It was such a joy to meet a couple of the behind-the-scenes contacts I usually coordinate with remotely—especially when planning those fun “libation station” stops for corporate events. Experiencing the adventure firsthand gave me an even deeper appreciation for what our clients enjoy during team-building outings.
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(Our scavenger hunts are available nationwide, with Charleston and Greenville, SC as our home bases.)
I hope you are learning every day, and spreading kindness as much as you can!
Until next time—stay hopeful,
Beth
