Knock, knock
Who's there?
Orange.
Orange who?
Orange you glad it's October and time for another round of Shineworks?
Shineworks, for those new to our community, is a monthly ritual dedicated to spreading shine. It seems fitting, right? We are a website 100% focused on teaching and promoting principles of Shine, so the idea that once a month we roll up our sleeves and physically spread shine, should seem in keeping with what our community is all about.
Participating is easy and requires no Shine credentials, no Shine equipment, and prior Shine experience. In fact, all that's required to participate is a little creativity, an interest in spreading Shine, and...
Something orange.
Each month I designate the item participants must use to complete their Shineworks. Last month we used popcorn, the month before post-it notes, July was paper towel rolls, and I think in June we used brown paper bags. This month, in honor of Halloween, the only criterion is that your item must be the color orange.
Orange paint, orange paper, or orange side walk chalk.
Orange candy, orange cupcakes, or oranges.
Orange food coloring, orange material, or orange mums.
The possibilities are endless.
Paint it, sew it, write it, glue it, bake it, or arrange it. Simply, combine your creativity with something orange and commit to spreading Shine in your corner of the world.
We don't tell you how to spread your shine or to whom your Shineworks should be directed. You decide. Think you postman could use a little Shine? Let him be the recipient of your gesture. A friend, teacher, colleague, or the conductor who punches your train ticket each morning? You decide.
All we ask is that you complete your Shineworks sometime before this Friday, October 15 at midnight. And - if willing - that you visit us in the Community Forum labeled, Shineworks, to tell us about your experience.
Of course, we would also love to hear from you today. Visit us in the Community Forum labeled, Today's Post, and tell us two things. First, are you in or out on this month's Shineworks and second, what suggestion do you have for an orange item that could be used?
Shining off until tomorrow...