What's Luck Got To Do With It?
Blogpost by Lynne Jarman-Johnson
I was blessed by a leprechaun today. How cool is that? He showered me with luck and pointed me toward the end of a rainbow. What does this have to do with work and productivity? I’m starting the day with a bounce in my step, and most likely will share the motivation of a smile to others. Some people feel the mirth and merriment of Saint Patrick’s Day is not very productive for employers - unless you happen to own a local bar or restaurant featuring Irish Fare and Fun.
According to beer industry research by IBISWorld, numbers show that around 1 percent of total annual beer consumption occurs on St. Patrick’s Day. That’s approximately four times more beer consumption than the daily average.*
While we all can call ourselves “Irish” for one fine green day, the question is why do we?
In Michigan our economy has dealt many of us a severe blow. We are still asking if we’ve hit the bottom of a very downturned economic year. The opportunity on this one day to dream of a Pot ‘O Gold, dance a jig with a stranger, and inject an overall feeling happiness and hope into our lives is something we all need and deserve.
On this day I extend the blessings to you. I am proud to be married to an Irishman. And today I call myself one as well! I’m not lucky - I’m Irish!
My blessing to you:
May flowers always line your path and sunshine light your day. May songbirds serenade you every step along the way. May a rainbow run beside you in a sky that’s always blue. And may happiness fill your heart each day your whole life through.
Blessings,
Lynne O’Jarman-Johnson
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