Well, it’s that time of year when it’s not surprising to find offices across the Country sharing fellowship by servings of brought food and drinks. And though not all companies may invite such a gathering, for the most part the majority is those that do. And that’s a good thing. Whenever the opportunity arises to share time with some you might only say ‘hi’ to in the hall, I’m a firm believer in doing so.
This past week, the office where I hang my hat for eight hours out of the day had such a gathering. The tables were overflowing with not only turkey and ham, but also side dishes out the wing-wang – and not to mention the large assortment of desserts that reeked of delicious calories.
It was great.
But you know, this event also gave me a thought of how a closed-office gathering could actually be used as a tool for playing it forward outside its walls. And it wouldn’t take much of an effort at all. In fact, all it would take would be a few moments of ones time, a couple of disposable plates, plastic utensils, and some napkins.
You see, I was thinking. After all the festivities had settled, but before the leftover food was put away, go through the line and fill up another plate. Be sure to put a sound meal on it – and maybe some dessert as well. Then take another plate and cover it, gather up a set of utensils and grab a couple of napkins.
After you do this, then go outside of the building and play it forward. Take that plate full of morsels to someone who may be homeless; living on the streets. And if the person happens not to be there at the time, well then place the covered dish inside the cardboard box where they sleep. If you want… go ahead and drop a few bills on top the food for good measure. Then walk away. Don’t gloat. Do nothing but simply walk away.
It’s just a thought, folks. Something you might want to consider as you scarf up all that delicious food – the thought that you have reason to be extremely thankful, so why not let someone else who may not always be thankful, be thankful as well.
Enjoy the time with your fellow workers, but also play it forward.
