How much I appreciate the kindness of strangers! Have you ever had a day when it seemed like every person you crossed paths with was just happy? Those days are few and far between but what a wonderful feeling it is when you have one:) When you say “Good morning. How’s your day going” and the other person responds and then asks about your day. When you’re riding an overcrowded bus and someone offers you their seat, being willing to stand so that you can be seated and comfortable. When you’ve enjoyed a solo lunch and then discover that someone already paid your bill. I love it!
It occurred to me yesterday that I often have plenty of opportunities to extend kindness but miss the moment because Im rushing to get on with my day. A couple that I know are relocating to another state this week. While we weren’t close friends, I’ve known them for years. I felt like I needed to say goodbye and wish them well. When I reached out, I didn’t know what response I would receive, but they both stood up, we hugged, extended kind words and parted ways. If our paths never cross again, we parted ways on a kind note:)
How many times I have put off saying goodbye to someone, thinking that I would have another chance on another visit, another time….but it was too late. “Teach us to number our days” (Psalm 90:12) speaks of the brevity of life, making the most of every day. Keeping this in mind, I extend kindness to every person that I cross paths with, whether the cashier, waitress, another dog walker….no matter. I reach out via text message~“thinking about you”, a phone call or even mailing a card to friends and loved ones when they come to mind.
What’s the point? It’s to always extend kindness while you have the time. We may never know how our small gestures of kindness may impact the life of another person.
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