Somewhere along the way, someone taught you something. How to make a perfect pot of soup. How to change a tire. How to plant tomatoes, fold a fitted sheet, or fix a wobbly table.
They probably did not think of it as a gift. But it was. Every time you use that skill, a little of their kindness comes with it.
What you know is worth sharing
From my chair to yours, I want to say this clearly: you know more than you think. The thing that feels ordinary to you might feel like magic to someone else. And sharing it is one of the happiest ways to pay it forward.
Small things you could teach
- A family recipe you can make without looking.
- A garden trick, like saving seeds or reviving a tired plant.
- A handy fix around the house.
- A phone or computer shortcut that makes life easier.
- A craft, like knitting a simple scarf or wrapping a gift beautifully.
Keep it light and fun
You do not need to be an expert, and it does not need to be a lesson. Just invite someone over, put the kettle on, and say, “Want me to show you how I do it?” Laugh at the mistakes. Celebrate the first try. That is where the joy lives.
And when they ask how to thank you, you can smile and say, “Just show someone else one day.”
A card for the chair
My card decks were my way of passing on what has helped me most. Pull one, and if it helps you, share it with someone who might need it too.
The person who taught you would be so happy to know it is still traveling. Let’s keep it going.
My Chair To Yours — mychairtoyours.com — Keri Lyn Turner