There used to be this song in Girl Scouts we would sing over and over. And I must say, it kept me in my Girl Scout Troop probably a little longer than I originally thought I was going to last. In fact, it is probably the Girl Scout songs we learned as Girl Scouts that really remained my favorite part of the troop. I was never really meant to be in a "clique." So that "group" of girls really wasn't my thing. But I did enjoy a little chant now and again, and I still use call and response in my own teaching class. Despite my continuing grumbling of having ever joined my troop, I still remain proud of those chants and those cheers because though I have forgotten many of my Girl Scout moments, those chants made an impression. My favorite went something like this: 

Well I walked around the corner, and I walked around the block

And I walked right into the donut shop

And I picked up the donut fresh from the grease

and I gave the lady my 5-cent piece

Well she looked at the nickel and she looked at me

And she said, this nickel ain't no good for me

There's a hole in the middle and it goes right through

and I said there's a hole in the donut, too

Thanks for the donut...so long

Think of a donut, right? Think of how that iceing around the hole in the center represents your working day, your complex soul. And then think of the inside as your time to joke around, to smile, to laugh, to banter, to love. Because after all, it's our soul that is in the center creating a hole for new ideas and a new spirit, and I think a donut has this effect on me as well. Today I was talking to our police officer who happens to work at our school for Summer Learning Academy. Due to our many days outside in the sunny weather greeting the kids, cafeteria duty, behavior problems and everything in between, we have had many awesome conversations-many of which just include joking around after all the seriousness of the day. Well I wanted to get him something like a treat for Friday. I inquired about his favorite treat, and he responded quickly with: "Wait a second. Is this another police/donut joke?" I laughed and said, 'No. Bu if you want donuts, I surely will get you some." 

I had every intention of grabbing a donut sampling for him to bring to work on Friday. However, when I approached my desk that morning, I immedietely saw a box of donuts sitting in front of my desk with a sticky that read, "Donuts are good for you. Just ask a cop." 

And you know..it may not seem like a lot. But little acts of kindness go an incredibly long way. And truly, you don't have to give someone something to help them center their soul and look through their donut hole. It could be a simple "thanks for being you," or a small compliment, a note or even a donut. Find the center of your soul. And if you cannot find it, dig around and enjoy the outside icing first. That's why it is there-to remind you of all the sweet things you may be missing out on if you ignore the goodness you have. Every once and a while- a donut is okay. Everyone once and a while, a whimsical box of donuts may be just what you need to think about the assortment of life and the hand you have been dealt.