A colleague recently gifted me a card with the delightful pun, “Today is a Day Like No Otter”. I proudly displayed it on my office door. The otter, a graceful, joyful and light-hearted creature, became a small but meaningful symbol in my daily routine. It reflected my quiet wish that anyone who passed by my office door might catch a moment of laughter, lightness, or peace.
As professor Google tells us, otters are symbols of adaptability, simple joys, and a life lived in balance. Becoming aware of that fact, I felt only right to share my little spark of cheer. I passed the card on to a hospital receptionist, inviting her to replace her usual “Back in 5 minutes” sign when it was not applicable. When she is clearly present it offers her an opportunity to brighten someone’s day. This was my small way of sharing a little joy with ott-ers.
So may this playful creature serve as a gentle reminder and a chance to share your joy with ott-ers ;).
“Just as the otter finds play in every wave, we should find joy in every moment.”
-Sister Nancy Wales, CSJ
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