Warm Fuzzy Friday (Or Thursday)

A long time ago, back in high school, I came up with something that was definitely on the cheesy side, but it meant a lot at the time. I was in a leadership position in our A Capella Choir, and I introduced what we called “Warm Fuzzy Friday.” I can’t help but laugh a little now, but honestly, it was fun, and it brought meaning to our group.

The idea was simple: Every Friday, anyone who wanted to participate could leave notes of appreciation for others in their choir folder slots. A little shout-out for someone who had made their week better.

Fast forward multiple decades later, and I want to bring that back, but with no singing involved. Instead, I’m inviting you to send a quick message today — a text, a social media DM, or an email — and let someone know what you’ve appreciated about them this week. What did you notice in them? What’s something they’ve done that you value? What are you thankful for in your connection with them?

Give it a try. Notice how it feels, not just to have those thoughts about someone, but to actually share them. Let’s make this our own version of a “Warm Fuzzy Friday” (or whatever we want to call it on this Thursday) and spread some gratitude today.

— Renee Roederer