A sweet friend on Multiply, sent us a BLUE RIBBON today.. So I'd like to share it with my friends, as well
This is a great campaign and feel we should all pass it along. I found the following information on the blue ribbon campaign. You may also visit the website at: http://www.blueribbons.com/
I am sending YOU (my dear friends) a blue ribbon too..
You all make a difference!!!
In a minute or less…you can change the world!
The Who I Am Makes A Difference®
8-Step Blue Ribbon System™
Step 1 - Focus on the good:
Find someone to acknowledge. Sit or stand in front of the person you want to honor. Show them the Blue Ribbon, words facing them, make eye contact (if it is appropriate to that culture), smile, speak their name, and…
Step 2 - Express your appreciation:
Tell them how they make a difference! Examples: I admire your for going for your dreams…You always have a good word to say about people…You take time to help me with my work.
Step 3 - Respect their choice to receive your gift:
Ask if they would accept your gift…when they say YES, then ask for permission to place the Blue Ribbon on them (if they can't wear it, ask them to put it in a place where they will be able to see it and always be reminded that who they are makes a difference.)
Step 4 - Give them this lasting symbol for positive change:
Place the Blue Ribbon above their heart…pointed slightly upwards and say, "I'm placing this ribbon above your heart toward all your best dreams coming true!" Say, "YOU ROCK! I BELIEVE IN YOU! GO FOR YOUR DREAMS!"
Step 5 - Lighten them up and cheer them on:
Point to the globe on the ribbon and tell them…"Inside of this globe are cheerleaders, cheering you on for your dreams. I am one of them. To get the whole community jumping for your dreams, I'm going to put a "Spark" by placing my finger on the cheerleaders and saying BING! (You both ought to get a laugh out of doing this, which helps people to lighten up and know that positive change can be fun).
Step 6 - Connect heart-to-heart:
Hug, shake hands, smile or do whatever comes naturally to you and the other person.
Step 7 - Give them a chance to be a Spark for others:
Present two extra Blue Ribbons and two copies of the Who I Am Makes A Difference® Story so that others will have the opportunity to become Difference Maker "Sparks" and make a positive difference in the world.
Step 8 - Always acknowledge the best in yourself and others:
In the spirit of the Blue Ribbon…always display your ribbon on your computer, wall, mirror, visor or wherever you can see it to remind you to think good thoughts about yourself and others as often as you can.
Read the story behind the blue ribbon at:
http://www.blueribbons.org/success_stories.html
