Today, I have had the opportunity to listen and share with several different persons that have had a very rough week. I can hear and sense the importance of some act of kindness to others can make a big difference in their day. It doesn't take much to bring a smile to another face and/or give them a lift that might just change their mood and attitude for today and, perhaps, their tomorrows.
Nobody is exempt from trials and tribulations. And, at times there are just small interruptions in one's day that can set the day in an off flow of events. This is when a call, a note, a kind word and a small amount of your time just brings new hope in another.
With this in mind, I am copying this reading that was written by John Hall. I am sure many of us have heard this before. I feel is bears repeating to help us recall the ease in helping another along our way each day.
Today we can make a difference for ourselves and for others when we take the time to discern more closely those around us and continue on our journey with purpose.
Is anybody happier because you
passed their way?
Does anyone remember that you spoke
to them today?
The day is almost over, and its toiling
time is through;
Is there anyone to utter now a kindly
word of you.
Can you say tonight in parting with the
day that's slipping fast,
That you helped a single sister of the
many that you passed?
Is a single heart rejoicing over what you
did or said;
Does one whose hopes were fading,
now with courage look ahead?
Did you waste the day, or lost it? Was it
well or sorely spent?
Did you leave a trail of kindness, or a
scar of discontent?
As you close your eyes in slumber, do
you think that God will say,
"You have earned one more tomorrow
by the kindness you did today?"
by John Hall
Until next time
God Bless
Doris
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I appreciate your comments. Thanks, Doris