For 1001 Times….

This is post #1001! I just happened to notice the number a couple of days ago!  So, I thought it would be appropriate to once again write about a favorite message wearing my favorite coat! 

 The little note above was actually left on my desk by
a student the first week of school….(sorry, I accidentally covered the word SPARKLE, it is not SPARK).  I
loved it so much, I have it taped in the front of my calendar book to remind me that my sparkle is not just for the holidays, but every day!

Never underestimate the power of encouragement.  A sweet note…a random text…a hand written
letter…a kind word…go farther than any gift we can purchase.  When covering a blog story on Friday, I
watched a woman walk slowly around a store. 
You could see her sadness by the way she walked and the way she
dressed.   I perceived a woman who desperately
wants to look better, but approached each display with fear and lack of confidence.  She finally stopped and touched a bright
purple shirt…lingering there for a moment. 
All I did, was walk close by and say, “That color would look amazing on
you.”  She looked up at me, “Yeah?”  I smiled and shook my head up and down.  It was as if sunlight came through the store
and shined on her face.

I do not know if she bought the garment or not, but she was
in need of encouragement more than anything. 
As we go through this rushed time of year, let’s make sure we stop to see
those who need just a kind word or two. 
It’s the ultimate in gift giving.

“Many persons have a wrong
idea of what constitutes true happiness. It is not attained through
self-gratification but through fidelity to a worthy purpose.”   – Helen Keller

Have a marvelous Monday everyone! Stay warm!  And make sure you visit the bloggers of Monday Mingle!  and the Verizon Fashionista Style Hop!



24 Comments

  1. What an amazing post, Pam, I love it.
    It is about the small things, the encouragement, a smile and a kind word that can make all the difference! Thank you for reminding us and I am happy you received the lovely note from your student.

    Annette | Lady of Style

  2. Great post Pam. You are right and you never know what that one little word of encouragement can do. Congrats on #1001! I love the coat too

  3. What a wonderful post, thanks for reminding us to encourage others. You were a Godsend to that woman. Love the boots. HAPPY THANKSGIVING.!!!!

  4. Pam you look beautiful in these colors and this outfit. It feels like your true style? I love what you did to bring some light into this woman's day. I've done this before too. Doesn't it make everyone feel better!

    blue hue wonderland

  5. Congrats for you 1001 posts Pam
    You are right a kind word goes a long way sometimes
    I sometimes do that, pay a compliment to a perfect stranger –
    Best feeling in the world

    Have a great day

    Arianexo

  6. Dear Pam, your words probably meant the world to this woman. It takes so little to make another person feel worthy, special. Thank you for reminding us to do a small gesture every day (or more) to brighten someone's else's day.

    xoxo
    Karena
    Art by Karena

  7. I loved this post…and needed it today as I felt my confidence and life sparkle wither a bit this morning. I will take a deep breath, hold my head up, and charge into this day…remembering to say a kind word to someone in my path. Thank you, Pam.
    Your coat is fabulous!

  8. Oh Pam, nobody wears orange like you. Thanks for the reminder about the power of a compliment or a kind word. XO, Jill

  9. What a thoughtful note from your student. Congrats on 1001 and I hope you post at least 1001 more. Love the coat today. Your comment on providing inspiration and/or kindness to others is what I wish we all did all of the time. Thanks for the reminder that it takes so little and gives so much most of the time

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