Sometimes, the simplest activities can bring the greatest joy. And when you think that a day at work will be ordinary, it doesn't mean that it will always be, especially if you work in a company like the one where I work, there is always a chance that something interesting and feeling good will happen. 😊
We recently organized a beautiful volunteer action. I was one of the organizers and I felt very good that I would help us to realize such a great idea. We invited the employees to join us on the roof of the building where we work to paint the bird houses.
A few days before, we ordered the wooden birdhouses, paints and all the materials we needed. We also invited an artist who brought patterns that the employees could use to make their works look even more beautiful.
They started coming and were painting the houses enjoying their break from work. It was nice to see them so relaxed. I like the feeling when you do something good for people. We live in a very tense time where we are constantly rushing and think that the world will collapse if we stop, but in fact nothing will happen if we stop and it is worth to stop once in a while.
They all had various creative ideas for painting. The activity was very liberating and this was reflected in the energy, which was very calm and at the same time positive and playful.
As the day passed, we admired our work—a collection of colorful birdhouses that would soon find their place in gardens all over our country, offering a cozy and safe home for birds. Our goal was to protect birds from dying by providing them with a home, and that beautiful goal inspired us to do all that with great enthusiasm.
There were more and more houses. We put them on one table so that everyone can see them and find inspiration.
It was difficult for many of us to go back to work because we had a great time. The act of painting these birdhouses wasn't just about creating something beautiful for our feathered friends, but also about fostering a sense of togetherness. It reminded us that, beyond our daily tasks and responsibilities, we are a team that shares amazing experiences.
Some were leaving and others were coming. Interest was greater than number of bird houses we had. When we painted all the houses, we were proud of our work. Life makes small joys and it's good when we can have them at work too, because that's where we spend a lot of our time.
When the action ended, we packed up all the birdhouses and in the following days took them to various locations where we planted our urban gardens, thus combining two beautiful things.
Many of our feathered friends found their homes and we had a lovely day and got rid of the daily stress. I hope this post will inspire others to do the same.
Thank you very much for reading.
The images and writing are original and mine.
Jelena