Friday Food For Thought

I love this time of year, although, I would prefer warmer weather.  But even with the chill in the air, most people are happy and kind towards others. It’s a time to unplug, unwind and enjoy time with family and friends.  The best part is that many of us let our guards down and act like kids again around loved ones.  I say many of us because I’m a kid year-round! 😊    It’s also a time when we think back to holidays past, the fun we had, the food we enjoyed, the “all out” decorations and the family we celebrated with.  It seems like every year those past celebrations seem to get bigger and more lavish in our memories.

Hi everyone, I decided to take a break this week to visit with Santa and check on my status.  The good news is I made it to the nice list but just barely and then I sat on his lap; now it’s a toss-up.  I guess I will have to wait and see. I’m going to have to be very careful the next several days!  So, I’ve given Helene the pen this week to share this message, an important reminder to us all and something I strive for.  

I always thought the brain was a muscle; I was wrong, it’s an organ. I assumed it was a muscle, since our brains work all day, enabling us to function without thought or direction from us—and yet are still available to take on a multitude of other tasks that we ask of it.  So no, the brain does not meet the definition of a muscle; it does meet the definition of an organ. But don’t take my word for it, look it up and flex that organ yourself!

Well, once again the calendar has turned page and “tis the season”, or so we all say.  Although, when I step back and look at people’s behaviors and actions lately, I often wonder, tis the season for what?  That is probably my cynical side, possibly in overdrive since it’s been rainy and gray this past week.  With Thanksgiving behind us and outdoor activities curtailed due to the weather, I’ve been thinking more lately about how we use “thanks” and “thank you”.  Growing up, we all learned the polite words, “please, sorry and thank you” as basic curtesy when we wanted or received something or made a mistake.  And who hasn’t heard a disappointed parent ask their child “Did you say thank you?”, when the child forgot in their excitement for whatever treat they received?  

Hi everyone- Vijay asked if I wanted to write this week’s Friday Food for Thought and I am honored to do so. ☺️ A quick reintroduction: my name is Lauren and I have been working for J2 since February.  As I grow more comfortable in my role, I hope you get to know me a little bit better, too. ☺️

We’ve all heard the idiom, “making mountains out of molehills” and likely have used it at some point; it’s almost certain that we have all even done it ourselves. It’s an odd saying but gives a good visual to describe over reactive behavior disproportionate to the event that caused it.  Have you ever tried to climb a mountain made from a molehill?