A Mindful Moment Changed Her
The knowledge that everyone is really doing the best they can even though my judgmental mind may try to tell me something else. I usually don't have any idea what a person has gone through or what challenges they may be facing in life.
Even if they are grumpy or angry I try as much as possible to offer them kindness, at least silently.
One day on a busy street, with challenging parking, a woman came out very angry and appeared afraid that I was going to park too close to her driveway. My natural impulse was to respond in kind, but I was able just to take a mindful moment and wish her a lovely day and assure her that I would not block her driveway.
I felt so much better than if I had spewed back negativity.
- Posted by mariefrancealexa
- Aug 15, 2016
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The Gift of Kindness
I think that the greatest compliment I could give or receive is to tell or be told by the other person that I am a kind. It is my intention as much as possible show kindness to people.
I once read a book by Sylvia Borstein which began and ended with: "Since life is so difficult, how can we be anything but kind?" The truth of this statement really touched me and although I often fail I try to be as kind as possible to all whose paths I cross each day. I know how much a beautiful smile can make my day, and hope I can give that gift to others.
May anyone who reads this be happy and filled with peace and I sent you all a big smile of appreciation.
- Posted by mariefrancealexa
- Dec 25, 2015
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