Write a Positive Affirmation on a Sticky Note and Leave it Somewhere for Someone to Find
Lily loved to write. She had a notebook full of stories, poems, and jokes that she wrote whenever she felt inspired. But she also loved to share her words with others. She believed that words had power, and she wanted to use them for good. That's why she started the sticky note project.
Every morning, before school, she would write a positive affirmation on a sticky note and stick it somewhere in the school. Sometimes it was on a locker, sometimes on a desk, sometimes on a bathroom mirror. She hoped that whoever found it would feel happier and more confident.
She wrote things like "You are amazing", "You can do anything", "You are not alone", and "You are loved". She never signed her name because she wanted the notes to be anonymous and mysterious. She liked to imagine the reactions of the people who found them.
One day, Lily wrote a note that said "You make a difference". She decided to stick it on the door of the janitor's closet. She knew that the janitor worked hard to keep the school clean and safe, but he rarely got any recognition or appreciation. She thought he deserved some encouragement.
She didn't know that the janitor was having a bad day. He had been up all night with his sick wife, who had cancer. He was worried about her health and their bills. He felt tired and hopeless. He wondered if anyone cared about him or his work.
When he opened the closet door and saw the note, he felt a surge of emotion. He read it over and over, feeling tears in his eyes. He smiled for the first time in weeks. He felt a warmth in his heart. He felt like someone cared.
He took the note and put it in his pocket. He decided to keep it as a reminder of the kindness of strangers. He went on with his work, feeling more motivated and cheerful. He even whistled a tune as he mopped the floor.
Lily never knew how much her note meant to the janitor. But she didn't need to know. She just kept writing and sticking notes, hoping to brighten someone's day.