Okay… Picture Santa Claus with his legs all stretched out and his arms
off to the side with his palms up. I mean this man was grinning ear to
ear and just seizing his sunshine moment. I thought… WOW… Look at this
jolly ol’ fella up yonder…
As I got closer he said w/ A HUGEEE SMILE…”Out getting your exercise
today Miss?"
I replied “Indeed –Indeed”…
and JUSTTTT as I was passing him… He raised his voice and literally sangggg
the words… “GODDDD BLESSSS YA TODAYYYY”…
What was UNUSUAL about this whole exchange was his GENUINE level of JOY
… b/c …my friends… this man is homeless.
Why am I sharing this w you? Because it prompted me to reevaluate how
I deal w my own circumstances in life… Do I become better or bitter?
Ya see… He... (the gentleman that has no home of His own) became
BETTER-his spirit was not crushed. He seemed so alive and “heee” sang to
“meee”… God Bless me… WOW. These interactions are such teachable moments
that seem to ground me.He did not have an attitude of self pity. He was
filled w joy and hope admist his circumstances. .. It was just such a
sweet sight.
Be sure to get your wellness walk in today and keep your eyes and ears
open … You never know who you may run into that just “may” have
something to teach you.
Lori