Take Care

Goodbye. See ya later. Have a good one. Take care. These familiar phrases, along with an occasional handshake, are usually shared as we part ways or end conversations. With those we are close to, we might add a "love you" and/or a hug. it seems natural and fitting that we have a need for closure. We are highly relational creatures with many interactions throughout our day, so we need a way to transition to our next who or what. These simple exchanges provide a courteous segue, but how much thought do we put into these simple phrases we exchange? Can we add meaning? Can this be memorable?

The fact that we take time to make this exchange means we acknowledge our parting. This human connection and interaction we've been part of is ending. And here lies the potential for something special, an opportunity to do something a little different. So here's an experiment for your "goodbye, see ya later, have a good one, take care" moment.

Think of some different to say. A statement that makes more of a statement. It doesn't have to be huge. Just something different like, "take care of yourself" or "enjoy the day!" It might just add some meaning or maybe make the moment more memorable. (my apologies for the unintended alliteration there)

So try it out. Think of a parting line. Something that might make someone think, feel good, or maybe just smile for a moment. Take care of yourself. Take care of each other.

Enjoy the day!