World Thinking Day February 22

Tomorrow is World Thinking Day as designated by the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts. I was disappointed to find out that this was not a dedication to becoming a more reflective or introspective society. But it still sounds quite charming and a good hearted addition to anyone's calendar. It turns out it's a day when the girl guides are supposed to think about each other, an opportunity to learn more about each other. This date was first celebrated in 1927 and marks the joint birthday of World Chief Guide Olave Baden-Powell and her husband, the founder of the Guides, Robert Baden-Powell. It's nice and fluffy, everyone feels quite cuddly. In a world where diversity and difference are things we need to learn about, understand and experience, thinking is good.

However, I think what we really need to complement this is to encourage everyone to take some time out and think, really THINK. Thinking about what each of us is doing and a bit about where we are going.