Sometimes people surprise me. This morning when I stopped at Tim's for a morning coffee, I watched a very pleasant exchange happen between three people ahead of me.
There was a gentleman four people ahead of me who was ordering. He turned back to the two ladies immediately in front of me and asked them what they'd like to order. It was surprising because up to that point it didn't seem like the three knew each other. It brought an immediate smile to my face.
To further amuse me was watching the gentleman just in front of these two ladies, but behind the gentleman ordering. He was not happy as the two ladies passed him and met up with the gentleman who had just ordered (and paid) for their drinks.
This too I was surprised by. So I looked the grumpy gentleman in the eye and said to him as the women passed him, ..."isn't it sweet of him?"
He did not look amused.
But I was!
Moments enjoying a kind offer.
Moments trying to spread the joy.
Showing posts with label kindness. Show all posts
Showing posts with label kindness. Show all posts
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Wednesday, December 19, 2012
Moments D238: Kindness & Appreciation
This morning it was tough to get out of bed. I didn’t sleep well and I still had two things on my “to do” list from last night that I needed to get done this morning. (Ah, the joys of a creeping deadline!) But early in the day, it was already a two-special-moment kinda day!
Kindness:
Once I was moving and focused on getting things done things seemed to settle in a bit. I stopped at Tim’s for a couple of gift certificates (finishing my Christmas list - YES!). I felt badly for the gentleman behind me as he was waiting for the cashier & I to process the 5 cards I bought. I turned to him to apologize for the wait and he gave me a big ‘ol smile and said “Take your time. The longer the better. I’m in no rush.”
He was an older gentleman. He had a twinkle of kindness in his eye. He’ll never know just how much I needed to have that kindness shared with me, nor how that took the stress away from me (for running late to work, for holding him up etc.).
Appreciation:
Once I reached work, I received a Christmas card from a fellow employee that literally brought tears to my eyes. Now this is a man that I look up to. He’s brilliant. He’s been in the advertising industry for nearly as long as I’ve been on the earth. He’s a fountain of knowledge and laughter. His words were simple, but they touched me deeply. I impress him and he appreciates me. I was literally stunned. I re-read the card three times before I collected myself and went to his office to give him a hug.
Moments of random kindness.
Moments of hard work paying of.
Kindness:
Once I was moving and focused on getting things done things seemed to settle in a bit. I stopped at Tim’s for a couple of gift certificates (finishing my Christmas list - YES!). I felt badly for the gentleman behind me as he was waiting for the cashier & I to process the 5 cards I bought. I turned to him to apologize for the wait and he gave me a big ‘ol smile and said “Take your time. The longer the better. I’m in no rush.”
He was an older gentleman. He had a twinkle of kindness in his eye. He’ll never know just how much I needed to have that kindness shared with me, nor how that took the stress away from me (for running late to work, for holding him up etc.).
Appreciation:
Once I reached work, I received a Christmas card from a fellow employee that literally brought tears to my eyes. Now this is a man that I look up to. He’s brilliant. He’s been in the advertising industry for nearly as long as I’ve been on the earth. He’s a fountain of knowledge and laughter. His words were simple, but they touched me deeply. I impress him and he appreciates me. I was literally stunned. I re-read the card three times before I collected myself and went to his office to give him a hug.
Moments of random kindness.
Moments of hard work paying of.
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Moments D216: Random Calls of Kindness
Today I received a call that brought a smile to my face. It was from a co-worker who knows about my upcoming vacation. She’s a beautiful soul and one that I rarely have an opportunity to cross paths with. But when I do she brings such light and love into a conversation. She’s just one of those kind, deep souls.
And she called to say “I hope you have a great time.”
A simple message. A simple act of kindness.
And yet, it’s a great big warm fuzzy. A huge gesture for her to reach out randomly and let me know she’s thinking of me and my vacation.
So sweet. I was so touched.
Moments to smile and appreciate those around you.
Moments of random kindness.
And she called to say “I hope you have a great time.”
A simple message. A simple act of kindness.
And yet, it’s a great big warm fuzzy. A huge gesture for her to reach out randomly and let me know she’s thinking of me and my vacation.
So sweet. I was so touched.
Moments to smile and appreciate those around you.
Moments of random kindness.
Thursday, July 19, 2012
Moments D85: Kindness Repaid
Today’s moment is a silly, but simple one.
Today as I was driving into work the traffic was particularly slow. There was a gentleman trying to turn right into the flow of traffic and the two cars ahead of me didn’t let him in.
When the light turned red I wasn’t quite into his intersection, so I stayed back far enough to easily allow him room to make his turn. A simple act. But one that he didn’t immediately notice as the car in front of me was still blocking his turn. As the light changed, he looked my way and the surprise and happiness that spread to his face was more than obvious. hen, with a huge gesture of his arms over his head and a dramatic enunciation with his mouth he shouted “THANK YOU!” He beamed a smile over to me, waved vigorously once more and off he went.
It’s a silly moment, but it felt good that it was a moment of kindness repaid. I think we both felt good about that moment today!
Moments of kindness.
Today as I was driving into work the traffic was particularly slow. There was a gentleman trying to turn right into the flow of traffic and the two cars ahead of me didn’t let him in.
When the light turned red I wasn’t quite into his intersection, so I stayed back far enough to easily allow him room to make his turn. A simple act. But one that he didn’t immediately notice as the car in front of me was still blocking his turn. As the light changed, he looked my way and the surprise and happiness that spread to his face was more than obvious. hen, with a huge gesture of his arms over his head and a dramatic enunciation with his mouth he shouted “THANK YOU!” He beamed a smile over to me, waved vigorously once more and off he went.
It’s a silly moment, but it felt good that it was a moment of kindness repaid. I think we both felt good about that moment today!
Moments of kindness.
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