What if...? Someone else needs your smile or energy
This morning I woke up bone tired. It was as though all my energy had been drained from my body. I’m not unwell but it was a sign that my days have been too long and my body would like me to get some rest. Unfortunately, life doesn’t stop and my morning activities were waiting for me.
Now as I ventured out the door, I did what I always try to promote not doing; I kept my head down, I avoided eye contact and simply went through the motions, trying to preserve what little energy I did have.
Quite soon, I started noticing that people were almost trying to drag me out of my slumber. 4 people said good morning and smiled at me on the way to school, some people I knew, others were simply out walking their dog.
Slowly I started to re-engage with the world. At the supermarket two women also said good morning to me. It seemed as though all of these people could sense that I needed a little boost and they gave it to me.
By the time I got home, I was feeling much better and ready to engage with the world again. Little by little these very small gestures helped bring me back to life. I’m very grateful to these people as usually it is me saying good morning.
Today I needed their energy and I’m very grateful that our paths crossed. Don’t forget how the smallest gesture can have a big impact on someone else as you go about your day today.
