I met young woman at the gas pump tonight.
It was clear to me, she’d been having a bad day – culminating in one final outburst upon purchase. Her card, you see, had just been declined. The reason? Insufficient funds.
It was the proverbial straw that broke the camels back.
In a fit of fury, she began swinging her handbag – smashing it against the outside of the pump casing.
With one final cry, she fell backwards against the car – then buried her face into her hands.
We’ve all had those moments, my loves – when the bigness of our emotions threatens to topple us. We feel wildly out of control, fitful with rage – and yet, perhaps our most vulnerable of all.
Albeit at great risk, I like to reach out in those moments – finding them the perfect teaching opportunity.
I walked over and without ever saying a word, scanned my own card to provide for her purchase. She cried when she realized the generosity of the moment.
“We all have bad days,” I smiled “make the rest of today a better one.”
And then I hugged her and pointed up to the sky.
She’d been so upset she’d nearly missed one of the most glorious sunsets this region had seen in years.
I may not have much, but I have ample enough heart – and what I have, I share freely to this world.
These moments happen all around us, my darlings – and yet, for reasons unknown we tend to look away. Perhaps, we feel it not our place? Or, that another is better suited to task?
Though, let me ask you – if we never act, then how can we ever make this world a better place?
It’s these simple acts of kindness, my loves – that have perhaps the most profound impact of all.
And so, today I challenge you to look for the need – step in, and help to create a lasting change.
Namaste, my loves ❤️