I love it when that happens!

Anyway, like I was saying, I was standing on this street corner waiting for the walking green when I was joined by an elderly woman, obviously intent on proceeding in the same direction once we got the go-ahead. Complete stranger, never seen her before, we stood side by side for a couple of seconds, waiting patiently, when suddenly, out of the blue she paid me a rather nice compliment. I was very pleased and surprised, thanked her accordingly, and that small, but gracious kindness opened the door to a further brief but equally enjoyable conversation between us lasting the duration of our wait and our transit across to the other side before we went our separate ways, both our days a little brighter for the contact.

Maybe as events go, it wasn't huge or life-changing, but you know what, it put a smile on my face lasting the rest of the day. And it was a very tangible reminder how something so little can mean so much, and have such a positive impact.

I'm thinking this isn't the first time this nice lady has reached out to someone she does not know. I bless her for her gift to me, I hope she continues to dispense her random kindnesses, and I definitely will remember her and strive to do likewise.

We need a lot more like her, which is kinda why I'm writing this.

We all encounter a lot of people during the course of a day, some we know and love, some we know more casually through work and conducting our daily affairs; the bank teller, the clerk at the check-out counter of the supermarket, the numerous retail and trades people in the establishments we patronize, and some are seemingly random, people whose paths cross ours maybe only once during either one of our lives.

If you believe there is no such thing as chance, and the universe has orchestrated everything and everyone to be exactly where they need to be at any particular point in time, then really, maybe that person standing behind you in the check-out line isn't so random after all. Maybe they have lived the course of their entire life to bring them to this very instant in time in order to provide you with an opportunity to do them good.

Something to think about: maybe you should take a chance; offer a gift to a stranger. You never know what good you can do with a few kind words, and what could possibly result. Trust me, at the very least, you'll have made someone's day, and you'll feel pretty good in the bargain. Double bonus, yee-har!

One thing I do know for sure, it will come back to you. Probably when you least expect it. Maybe, when you really need some kindness.

Definitely, it will make you smile.

Feel good about yourself, you're fabulous!

Phoenix