Last week, when staff entered their office in Airlie Beach, they noticed a little note had been left on their desks.
Looking around curiously, they wondered if it had been one of their co-workers, but soon discovered that every desk had a note - who could it be?
Each note was handwritten and included one simple yet inspiring sentence.
The office soon filled with staff, and each person read their note, taking a moment to pause before the day began.
Each note was individual, and somehow, each one spoke to a feeling inside. It provided a deep, meaningful message that only the recipient could truly resonate with.
“Who could have left these notes?” said one staff member.
Others shrugged in response.
“The only thing I can think of is that it was the cleaner.”
The cleaner, a young girl in her early 20s, had indeed been attending to her duties after hours the night before.
The desks sparkled, and the neat notes were left on top.
It had to be the cleaner.
The following week, the cleaner smiled knowingly when asked if it was her.
“I don’t know,” she said. “I just felt like it!”
This simple act of kindness reminds us that it doesn’t take grand gestures to make a lasting impact.
In a world that often rushes by, a few thoughtful words—offered quietly and without expectation—can spark connection, lift spirits, and leave a mark that lasts long after the moment has passed.
Kindness is powerful. And sometimes, it’s as simple as a note.