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someone you know is a leader waiting to happen.

they may not know it themselves, but they're just the kind of person that other people really want to be around, emulate, admire.  it's like that cool kid who doesn't much care if you like him, because hey, he has friends that don't mind it when he dorks out for fun.  they never planned on being a leader.  they never schemed to get to the top.  they just have a charisma that won't let them hide in the shadows.  they have a sense of integrity that won't let them stand by and do nothing.  they have a joy for others that makes them important because they know you're important, too.  they may as well stop fighting it - where they go, others will follow.  so make them get the tools to do it well.

every day is a syk day.

neat-o journeys

someone you know is going on an adventure.

are you jealous?  you might wish it were you, or hope that they fail and land right back where they were before so that you can tell them all about icarus in a roundabout way.  you might need them to stay where you are because you're afraid they'll forget you.  so what?!?  get outta that and get on board with their new exploring.  do some exploring of your own.  bring back the best (and worst) parts of your own adventure and you'll have something to laugh about with them.  whether it's an adventure going over geography, moving through time, or expanding other horizons, jump on and enjoy the ride.  even if it's uncomfortable, as most journeys are sometimes, it'll be awesome.

every day is a syk day.

competition

someone you know is about to compete.

give them some encouragement.  don't let them be afraid to win or to lose.  let them know you're behind them.  even if you think they can't possibly win, be in their corner so that if they don't win, they can still have the chance to feel awesome afterwards.  tell them they're a rock star.  make sure they know how cool they are to be giving it a shot in the first place.  after all, they could just sit on the sofa like a lump.  but they're not a lump.  they're putting themselves out there and they want to go for it.  find a way to enjoy the competition, no matter what happens in the end.  it's how you play the game, but it's also how you act after the game has been played, you know.

every day is a syk day.

blank page

someone you know is a writer.

they may only do it for themselves, and it may be difficult to get them to share it with you.  they may do it for a living.  they may have to write reviews of spatulas to pay the bills, or maybe they get to help other people learn all the tricks that make them think about what they're writing.  sometimes they're the one who doesn't talk much, but you know they have a lot to say.  sometimes they're the one who talks all the time and you give them a pencil just to shut them up for a while.  in any case, they have something to say.  or maybe it's you who has something to say, so say it.

every say is a syk day.

has a story to tell

someone you know has a story to tell.

most people won't just start telling you a story - well, except for the crazy guy that always seems to be talking to someone even if that someone can't be seen by you and me.  ask someone you know*  about something - where did that hat come from? how did you get that scar? what's the most beautiful place you have ever seen? - and listen to their story. ask follow up questions, let the story unfold. there is beauty in such a simple story - especially when you listen closely enough.

*or better yet, someone you don't know that well but want to know better

every day is a syk day.

block

someone you know has lost their creativity.

inspire them.  appreciate their works.  teach them how to have fun with it again.  share your own creativity until theirs kicks in again.  give their life color.

every day is a syk day.