Domino Club Begins

Hi Friends!

It is my pleasure to invite you to be a part of the new Domino Club.

I plan to unite those of us who desire to encourage others. Some of us need new ideas in order to challenge ourselves to grow in some areas. I know none of us are perfect, and we all could use a nudge at times. So with the help of the Domino Club, we will hold each others’ hands and lift each other up.

I will post a goal each week to help focus our growth in the areas of being friendly, caring, daring, determined, and generous. Each goal will challenge us in a specific area. You can do these simple tasks for as long as you like – or forever. Some goals will be things you can keep doing every day, and others will be things you’ll do less often.

We’re not going to be able to take advantage of every opportunity or even see them all. We’ll do what we can do and know that growth always starts with one act. My vision is to start a small push of good deeds and keep pushing until it snowballs out of control.

We can start by being friendly. How many people do you see during the week that need a friendly pat on the back. When you tell a customer in a store that her clothes are cute or her hair looks nice, it usually puts a smile on her face. Everyone loves to encounter friendly people.

Today’s goal is: encourage three people.

Try to do this every day. And when you are looking for someone to encourage, don’t forget your family. I love to tell my kids how proud I am of them when they do something surprisingly good. I try to establish in their minds that they are good children. It's true that they are, but I want them to hear it spoken from my lips. If we know what we’re doing is good, that’s one thing, but it means more when we get that affirmation from someone.

I need encouragement from my family and peers. If I do, probably everyone does. When everyone who needs it gives encouragement instead of waiting to receive it, our world will be much more pleasant.

A friendly, encouraging community makes life better for everyone.