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Several months ago, my friend Dena posted the following message as her status update:
I got chills when I read that; I get chills now. I know I can through a whole day with blinders on to only what is most important to me. I haven't held open the door for the person coming in a building behind me. I haven't returned the "Hi, how are you today?" when all I want to do is exchange/return/purchase my item and get on with my day. I've wondered "What the hell is she looking at?" when some random chick at the Y catches my line of sight. I put my focus on myself at the expense of kindness towards others. And I know better than that.
When I catch myself being less than kind, I think about what Dena experienced. I think about the above quote. Try to be kind to at least one person you encounter today, because truly, you have no idea.
Several months ago, my friend Dena posted the following message as her status update:
A stranger stands next to me reading a letter. Turns to me and says, "I have to tell someone right away. It's benign."
I got chills when I read that; I get chills now. I know I can through a whole day with blinders on to only what is most important to me. I haven't held open the door for the person coming in a building behind me. I haven't returned the "Hi, how are you today?" when all I want to do is exchange/return/purchase my item and get on with my day. I've wondered "What the hell is she looking at?" when some random chick at the Y catches my line of sight. I put my focus on myself at the expense of kindness towards others. And I know better than that.
When I catch myself being less than kind, I think about what Dena experienced. I think about the above quote. Try to be kind to at least one person you encounter today, because truly, you have no idea.
Such a fabulous post. It's definitely something I need to repeat to myself everyday. Thanks for posting this :)
ReplyDeletewell, what did the stranger say?
ReplyDeletei need to remember that more too.