Don’t Just Think It…Say It!
There are people who cross our minds all the time.
Maybe you hear a song that reminds you of someone. Maybe you see something and immediately think, She would love that. Maybe you’re making coffee and suddenly wonder how someone is doing.
For a moment, there they are.
We think, I should reach out.
And then the day keeps moving.
That is exactly what inspired our September theme inside The Kindness Krewe:
Don’t Just Think It. Say It.
This month, we are paying attention to those little moments when someone crosses our mind and practicing the habit of doing something with the thought.
Send the text.
Make the call.
Write the card.
Leave the note.
Because there is a difference between thinking something kind about someone and actually letting them know.
We may think someone is doing a wonderful job.
We may appreciate something they did for us years ago.
We may miss them.
We may be proud of them.
We may simply be grateful they are part of our lives.
But they can’t hear the thought.
And sometimes the words we almost didn’t say are exactly the words someone needed to hear.
The September Challenge
Throughout September, I want to invite you to notice who crosses your mind.
Instead of saying, I need to remember to reach out to them, try reaching out right then or make a note so you actually follow through. (Or give our new Kindness Krewe mobile app a try - it’s a great way to keep track of the people you want to remember. You can give it a try FREE for 7-Days at app.kindnesskrewe.com )
It doesn’t have to be long or perfectly written.
Sometimes all you need is:
You crossed my mind today, and I wanted you to know.
I was thinking about you and hoping you’re doing well.
I don’t tell you this often enough, but I appreciate you.
I’m proud of you.
I miss you.
I’m so glad you’re in my life.
Small words can carry a lot of love.
And you never really know what kind of day someone is having when your note arrives.
Maybe they are feeling discouraged.
Maybe they are carrying something quietly.
Maybe they are feeling forgotten.
Or maybe it is simply an ordinary Tuesday and suddenly there is something in the mailbox reminding them: Someone thought of me today.
That is the kind of kindness we are practicing this month.
Not big gestures.
Not perfect words.
Just noticing our people and letting them know they matter.
Want to Join Us?
The Kindness Krewe is all about creating a simple, intentional habit of reaching out to the people in our lives.
Each month we choose a new theme and challenge ourselves to send six handwritten notes.
For September, those six notes are about one simple idea:
When someone crosses your mind, don’t just think it. Say it.
You can join us for the challenge whether you send a card, write a quick note, or simply begin paying a little more attention to those moments when someone comes to mind.
September feels like a beautiful month to begin.
Because you already have people to write to.
You’ve probably been thinking about them all along.
How to Join the Krewe!
You can join the Krewe in several ways:
You can participate on your own, using your own cards / notes.
You can join our paid monthly subscription where we send you special cards each month to match our them, along with lots of other fun things like stickers, a card tracker, words to get you started…and we will also send you 6-USPS stamps to mail your cards. You have everything you need to participate in one box!
You can also grab our mobile application for The Kindness Krewe and follow along with our monthly themes. It’s an electronic card tracker, reminder and people system. You can try it for 7-Days at no cost and if you like it…it’s only $19.99 for the entire year. (PS - I love using mine and now I never forget people or misplace that note I wrote on my desk!)
Go to app.kindnesskrewe.com to download the Apple or Android version.
