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I'm Thankful for Love…
As we’re approaching the Thanksgiving and holiday season, I’m visiting family in Texas for a “pre-Thanksgiving” celebration with family and friends… I’ve still been working a ton while here, but making sure to take time for loved ones and friends. Yesterday I had a wonderful experience that showed me yet again… the best gifts, the ones that are most appreciated are free to give… love, kindness, understanding and compassion…
When I was about 9 years old, my parents finally started being successful in business after years of study and planning (and counting their pennies every single day) My Mom was the business manager and had to work a TON to get the business actually up and profitable. She made a difficult decision many working moms must face to get help.
Help came in the form of an 18 year old girl named Estella.
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My brother, Estella & I reunited! |
She helped a lot while my Mom and Dad busted their butts to build a business and live their purpose. Each night, I would yell after her, “I Love You Estella!”What I didn’t know at the time was that she had a very difficult childhood and this was the first time she had been given love so freely and frequently.
Yesterday, I saw her again after about 15 years and she told me just how much my love and affection, given so freely, changed her life. Although she had no one in terms of family at the time, it gave her strength to go out and make a life for herself and she says it helped her build her self-esteem. She now has two grown children and grandchildrena and it’s obvious love flows freely in her home. |
During this time of appreciation, I want to challenge you (& me!!) to be more free in giving out these gifts that mean so much… When was the last time you told someone “I love you?” or praised someone for their efforts or showed consideration and patience with a loved one, a student or a stranger… You NEVER know what’s going on in someone’s life and each interaction we have is an opportunity to lift others up or pull them down.
A few marketing teachers have questioned the way I sign off on all my emails… I always end with “Love, Maritza” – I may not personally communicate with all subscribers but I do wish them all love and success… and it sure works for me!
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So very true Maritza!
In a world where using the world comes off as “hokey” it shows us where so many people are disconnected from the true meaning and fact we’re all connected.
I personally don’t see it as hokey at all and many times sign off with “Love & Light” because that’s the way I prefer to walk into the room. Spreading love & light on peoples lives.
We all require the reminder of how much we impact people in our lives no matter how big or how small. (Ironically I just wrote about this very same thing today and posted it)
Thank you for the kind message and proof in the pudding from Estella!
Love & Light!
oops! I forgot to sign off
Love, Maritza 🙂
And thanks for the comment Tony, I just checked out your blog and we are definitely on the same wavelength! When I talk about “Click & Get Rich”, the most important thing is to live your purpose, feel freedom in what you’re doing and live with passion! Thanks for connecting!
Isn’t it amazing how we never know the long term results and even the legacy that comes from little things we do…when you think of it this way, there really are no little things…
Jeff
I really enjoyed reading this, and that fact that even after time, which is taken for granted sometimes, the thank yous and being able to affirm them from the start
Maritza: What a beautiful, hearth warming story and what a great gift Estella gave you back by letting you know now what your love and appreciation meant to her then and thru out her life. You both sure gave each other priceless gifts to enjoy for a lifetime. Thank you for sharing.
Hey Maritza,
Thanks for sharing.
But it’s so true, one small act of kindness can be the start of something big and you might not even know, who or what you changed, or touched.
Love,
Pat & Lorna
http://TheCoolestCouple.com
Maritza, how lucky for you and your brother to cross paths again with Estella. If your last words to her every night were: Estella, I love you,clearly she was a wonderful care giver to you and your brother. Children are transparent and say what they feel. You could have not ever known the impact that your daily words had on her life. A very timely story for the Thanksgiving holidays. Best regards, Daniela
Hello Maritza:
Thanks again for a very warm and wonderful insight into life. The money may come and go, the bells and whistles of new technology and products too. But life and what makes it worthwhile will never change. Thanks for reminding me of that.
Warmly,
Howard
Dear Maritza,
On my way home from work today, I stopped to drop something off at the dry cleaners. A young woman waited on me who was new at the job and whose English was somewhat broken. She was trying to touch the right areas on the computer screen, and things weren’t working. So, she called out to the owner, who came to the front of the store. I watched as the owner patiently worked with her until she understood what to do. They were both smiling, and it was like watching two little girls enjoying a game. It was good to see an employer take such loving (yes..loving) time with an employee. All three of us were smiling.
As I left, the owner turned to me and said, “Thank you for your patience.” It didn’t even dawn on me that I was being “patient.” (Although I can imagine a certain category of customer being annoyed by the wait.) Love doesn’t have to be with a capitol “L.” Patience and civility and compassion are things we can exercise every day.
Thanks, Maritza, for your reminder. This little event was an added reminder for me, and wanted to share it with you.
Best, Linda
Linda – I know exactly what you mean by being surprised by being thanked for your patience, altho you are correct in saying there are many who would have been irritated…
It’s a pity they miss out on the “magic of the moment” – so glad you got to catch it today….
Jeff
Thanks for all the great comments! Stephanie, yes the thank you was very touching to me… I think Estella & I both used up a box of tissues…
Howard, so true… the things that mean the most are those things that make us human and are “timeless”
Linda, Thank you for sharing your story today, I really like your description of today’s events. Jeff is really great about enjoying those kinds of magic moments and that’s one of the things I love (with a capitol L) most about him.
Dear Maritza,
You are so right “the best gifts, the ones that are most appreciated are free to give… love, kindness, understanding and compassion…”
If everyone does a small bit with this in mind, the whole world would be lot better place and happiness everywhere.
Setty
God Is Love.
God is the sustaining blood of life.
We only need to have faith and love for God.
I do not think any human can bear the sharp cutting edge of truth alone without love.
Maritza,
I so appreciate your post. I have learned over many years that life can change in the snap of the finger. One day someone is here and the next they are not. What we say to each other may be the last thing we get to say to each other!
7 years ago, when my MOM was in her last days, I went to see her for what turned out to be the last time. She couldn’t really speak because she was so weak, but she know I was there and held my hand.
When I got home, I called her room on Sunday and the attendant put the phone to her ear and I told her that I loved her, and asked her to try to tell me back. She was able to! That was the last thing we said to each other, as she passed the next day at 10:30pm.
I am so grateful that is the memory I have of what we said to each other the last time we spoke.
Now my thing is “love you lots” before I end conversations to meaningful people.
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving to you and Jeff and your family!
“love you lots”
After several hours on a shared train journey while living in England,Trevor became my coaching client. As you know, you can learn a great deal about a person over the phone over time. When between jobs in hotel management, Trevor started covering in my household when I traveled for work. He eventually moved in as a glorified Nanny while also remodeling our house before we moved back to the US. He was part of our family, a ‘witness’ to my life- for better or worse, and I valued his friendship.
I got news several weeks ago that Trevor had taken his life in a matter of honor.He hadn’t let on his private suffering leading to this sad and uncharacteristic action. A few days later I received a box of his treasures and a letter he’d sent me his last day alive. In it he told me his days with us were the happiest of his life, and he felt loved for himself. Bittersweet comfort.
While we never know another person’s ultimate journey, we can, as you suggest, Maritza, do our part to share ourselves through TLC. It’s really what keeps us truly alive and ‘juicy’ as well, not to mention the ultimate in customer service. I lost a ‘best friend’ but know the love is never really gone, just transformed.
We love being touched by you and your wide circle of love!Thanks!
Maritza,
Thought we share this video with you.
I Choose Love II
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WTmrpNyA3X0
Love
–Pat & Lorna
http://TheCoolestCouple.com
Pat & Lorna – AMEN
hi,
thank you for your new post, i love them all
Thanks, Maritza: I always appreciate it when you sign off “love.” Love is what the world needs and when you do your part, Maritza, all thwe world is benefited.
Hey, Maritza:
Great blog and very inspiring – – I sincerely enjoyed your version of
“I Will Survive” Latin Re-Mix “A-W-E-S-O-M-E” – – I look forward to recieving more positivity and inspiraiton…keep up the good work.
Peace and God Bless,
; )
John Rubio
Quesiton???
How can I post my pic onto your blog – – I’m kind of new at this…
Thanx ; )
I think a real pic adds personsonality to people’s posts…just a thought. . .
Hi John, Thanks for your comments! 🙂 Recording that was SO fun and a great lesson in getting over fear and going for it…
To get your photo to show up, go to http://gravatar.com and upload a photo of yourself, when you use your same email you signed up with at the gravatar site, whenever you post to most wordpress blogs (& I think some other places too) your photo will appear too!