Forgoing my normal meditation routine in the a.m. I decided I would go to the Dollar Tree store this morning before work and pick up some balloons for a coworkers departure. Well, you know as well as I do that you end up finding other items and spending more time in the store than initially planned right ? Which is exactly what happened to me.
Eventually making my way to the cashier I unloaded my twenty items (Laughing) and while the cashier was ringing it all up, I glanced behind me and there was a woman unloading her items behind me; notebook paper, tissues, comp books, pencils to name a few things. Then the cashier had finished my order. And suddenly I had this overwhelming adrenaline rush of excitement (Hair-raising included) ! THIS IS MY MOMENT to commit a Random Act Of Kindness! So I said to the cashier that I wanted to pay for the woman's items as well. The feeling that came over me was one that I have never experienced.
As she and I made eye contact, tears welled up in both of our eyes and we hugged each other; her thanking me and me saying "you're welcome, now you can do something nice for yourself!" I then handed her my first SMILE card and asked her to pay it forward etc. The magic of the moment continued while the cashier finished the order. The woman I had just met behind me continued to explain to me that she had just become a foster mother of two children the night before and she was trying to purchase some needed school and home supplies for them. I commended her on her devotion on caring for these children and that I worked for ECS where I come in contact with many foster parents. I shared how I respected the roles they play in caring for children. She thanked me once again and I turned and said, "I thank you as well." As I made my way to the car I felt as if I was floating on a cloud, literally.
It was such a high experience and one I will never forget. I am a solid believer in synchronicity. If I had followed my normal routine of my typical morning, I would not have encountered this woman and would have missed this positive experience altogether. Wow! In closing I want to share my favorite phrase that goes so well with this experience:
"Love the Moment
And the Energy of that Moment
Will Last Beyond all Boundaries"
Namaste My Comrades!
Eventually making my way to the cashier I unloaded my twenty items (Laughing) and while the cashier was ringing it all up, I glanced behind me and there was a woman unloading her items behind me; notebook paper, tissues, comp books, pencils to name a few things. Then the cashier had finished my order. And suddenly I had this overwhelming adrenaline rush of excitement (Hair-raising included) ! THIS IS MY MOMENT to commit a Random Act Of Kindness! So I said to the cashier that I wanted to pay for the woman's items as well. The feeling that came over me was one that I have never experienced.
As she and I made eye contact, tears welled up in both of our eyes and we hugged each other; her thanking me and me saying "you're welcome, now you can do something nice for yourself!" I then handed her my first SMILE card and asked her to pay it forward etc. The magic of the moment continued while the cashier finished the order. The woman I had just met behind me continued to explain to me that she had just become a foster mother of two children the night before and she was trying to purchase some needed school and home supplies for them. I commended her on her devotion on caring for these children and that I worked for ECS where I come in contact with many foster parents. I shared how I respected the roles they play in caring for children. She thanked me once again and I turned and said, "I thank you as well." As I made my way to the car I felt as if I was floating on a cloud, literally.It was such a high experience and one I will never forget. I am a solid believer in synchronicity. If I had followed my normal routine of my typical morning, I would not have encountered this woman and would have missed this positive experience altogether. Wow! In closing I want to share my favorite phrase that goes so well with this experience:
"Love the Moment
And the Energy of that Moment
Will Last Beyond all Boundaries"
Namaste My Comrades!
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- Posted by jwaters1
- Aug 20, 2016
- Comments (12)
Readers Comments
Sidonie Grace wrote: Wow! From a firm believer of synchronicity to another "fbos", godspeed! Love your favourite phrase too! Namasté, dear soul!
aquaheather wrote: This is so beautiful! What a wonderful story. Thank you for sharing! :)
mandy512 wrote: Way to go! I would expect nothing less from you. :-)
AnnC wrote: You helped many people today with your kindness -- and the ripples will be felt for years to come! Thank you doing this RAOK and for sharing the story with us.
Mish wrote: Way to go, with your very first Smile Card!!! Awesome RAK! Bless.
mindyjourney wrote: I'd have to say that one of my first conscious SMILE card raoks was in a dollar store too!! There's something about those places...:)). Well done, my friend!!!
splain wrote: It never ceased to amaze me how things all seem to fall into place. Beautiful act of kindness and connection
lt33 wrote: Great job my friend good connections 😉😉
leoladyc728 wrote: that was a great connection.
Novice50 wrote: Congratulations on a superb first act - now that you've made the leap, it will all get easier. Well done!
