Moments D411: Vacuum Storage Bags - Shrinking items?

Today was a very late start for me as I slept in to nearly noon. (After crawling into be at 5am, who could blame me, right?) I found myself groggy and my mind unclear, so a day of hard studying really wasn't in the cards as I had hoped. I did read a couple of my articles that I was behind and later in the day I ventured out to finally pick up a few vacuum storage bags and put away my winter outerwear, extra blankets, duvets and comforters.

The moment of my day comes from this brief excursion. As I was checking out with only two packages of these storage bags, the cashier asked me, very seriously, if when you vacuum these bags if the items inside shrink. Confused at the question, thinking perhaps there was a loss of thought as English was not her first language. Instead of answering her question directly, I explained how the bags worked: by vacuuming out all the air from the bag, which takes up less space. She asked again “But does that shrink the items in the bag?” I was surprised at this question and answered no, not the items in the bag do not shrink. There is just not more air in the bag.

She smiled at me in a way that suggested she still didn't understand me. I smiled back to her and wished her a good evening.

Sometimes even simple ideas can be complicated to some. A reminder that we are all different in how we understand and perceive things.

Moments failing to explain.

Moments accepting this for what it is.

Moments D136: Not lost

Sometimes I feel as though my thoughts, my presence and my words are lost in the world around me.  After all, how is it that someone can perceive me so differently than I see myself or how I feel I project myself?

How is it that my words fall upon ears that don’t hear their intended meaning?  How is it that my actions can come across as the opposite of what they were intended to be?

Today’s moment was a delightful surprise where my words struck a chord with another.  Early this morning I received a message from a friend.  I’ve known this person for years, but I don’t know him well.  What I do know:  he has a beautiful heart and a kind soul (somethings you just know about a person).  He’s had a hell of a year (I swear, there must spiritual lessons being handed out in 2012!) and has been following my blog.  Today he reached out to let me know that my words have not been lost in the world.  His message:  My words have been seen, heard and appreciated.

That was the biggest smile ever.

Moments to share thoughts.

Moments to inspire others.

Moments where others inspire you.