Merry Christmas – May Yours Be Filled with the Spirit of the Season

Posted by Deborah Chaddock Brown on December 25, 2009 under General | Be the First to Comment

Just a minute ago my first born was this precious, innocent child filled with excitement for the season.

Everything viewed through his young eyes was fresh and new. He wasn’t cynical or skeptical; he took things at face value.

Remember when we were young and couldn’t wait to close our eyes and go to sleep because we knew the next morning would be Christmas and there would be surprises and great joy at every turn?

Remember when your business was young and you had that same sense of excitement and innocence about the possibilities?

Well, I don’t know about you – but my kids are no longer those young innocents believing in all the secrets and excitement of Santa. But we still manage to create MAGIC together.

We continually look for ways to make it FUN. I have found that it is the simpliest pleasures that bring the most joy.

Our customers feel the same way. It is the simple touches – remembering their name or how they take their coffee. Their favorite product line or their favorite booth in the restaurant. Or just greeting them with pleasure in your voice so they know they are valued.

The other day I went to a nursing home with several other friends to sing carols and it was our silly jingle bells, Santa hats and joyful spirit that brought smiles to the resident’s faces (it sure wasn’t our singing).

Here’s hoping that today and every day you can find the simple joys to bring to your life and the lives of your customers. It really does make a difference!