This year Mountain Day came early. The Smith College bells were rung early this morning (September 28th) to announce that the college's president has suspended classes for the day. Students are free to go hiking, have picnics, pick apples at local farms, or just take a relaxing break. #smithmountainday
What a beautiful tradition! As some of you who have been following me for a while know, this is not the first time I have waxed poetic about Mountain Day. I truly believe that every institution and organization should establish a similar holiday dedicated to re-invigorating the soul.
Mountain Day Inspiration
So here's a toast to Mountain Day! May it inspire you to take time to to appreciate the beauty around you, to re-examine your priorities, and to make every day a Mountain Day.
If you get a minute be sure to check out The Dash, an inspirational book about making a difference with your life from the folks at Simple Truths.

in a nutshell >> “The date you were born and the date you died aren’t what really matter. It’s “the dash” — those years in between and what you do with them — that does. “
For more ideas incorporating your own Mountain Day style traditions into your organization be sure to check out
Pink Bat Thinking – Turning Problems into Solutions!
Designate your next teacher institute day, company team building event, or any day, Pink Bat Day!
Make Every Day a 100/0 Principle Day
Party Hearty!
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