I was having my morning coffee reflecting on what was a pretty difficult week in my personal life. As long as I have my running sneakers and the ability to get my miles in I can take anything that is thrown at me even if it's complete nonsense!
But what really got me earlier in the week was running into this woman who I barely know. She works locally in town and I was taking care of some of my non-profit work. The look on her face was a look only I could probably recognize. While she was at work and completely professional I felt the need to show her compassion because that came naturally to me. She randomly told me she was recently going through a divorce and times were tough. I knew her struggles before she even said anything because that is a look I have seen before. I let her talk and tell me what she was feeling and that she was doing what was best for her and her children. Like I said I don't know this woman at all and she doesn't know me. However, I told her if she ever needs anything even if it's a friendly ear to let me know. I told her to get some good sneakers and get as much fresh air as physically possible and if she ever wanted to join me on her lunch break for some miles to let me know. I went on to tell her it will eventually be ok, actually better than ok and life is too short to be unhappy. I haven't stopped thinking about her since and only hope she comes out on the top of this.
It's funny because I was also told this week I thought I was better than people, above people. I ran into my ex sister in-law and my niece and nephew that I no longer see. Three humans that I miss terribly but it's all product of a terrible situation. I had a random guy show up in my yard that I knew back in High-School that filled me in on his recent struggles. I am watching one of my best friends raise money for a young boy that was in a terrible accident over the summer fighting for his life. A few of these random things had me really reflecting about what kind of person I am, person I am striving to be and how grateful I am for what I have built. I am not one bit better than the next person nor have I ever thought that my entire life. Probably the complete opposite because I would do anything for someone that needed help. I would listen to anyone that needed my ear no matter where I was. I am 100% loyal to all the people I know and 100% loyal to myself, and that is a quality you don't really find in people anymore. Perhaps my loyalty and honesty is what people don't like? I think we need to teach our children these qualities and that being kind to random strangers is such a great feeling. To be there for people outside your comfort circle because it helps you grow as a person. Let's face it you never know what someone might be dealing with on the inside and a small act of kindness may be exactly what they have needed all day.
Happy Weekend All...
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