I can’t stop thinking about a recent serendipity. At a red light I turned to the car on my left and made eye contact with a young boy in a car seat, maybe 6 years old. Without thought, I smiled and waved at him. He broke into a big grin and waved back. It was awesome. A few stop lights later it happened again, both of our faces lit up at the unexpected display of friendly acknowledgment.
Why does this memory endure?
Why was the event so pleasurable?
I want to live in a world where I feel safe and other people feel safe, where people feel welcomed and wanted, where cheerfulness flies from one face to the next, a gift received and returned as fast as a game of tennis. I want to contribute to that outcome. I am grateful this human was receptive to me and allowed his joy to show. Such a small moment and yet it has fed my spirit for days.
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What a lovely post! I agree, a smile and wave with a stranger can be such a positive experience.
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Thank you Sue! Trying to focus on the good things!
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BEAUTIFUL SHARE!!!!
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Thank you so much Deborah!
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A smile a day keeps the doctor away
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That is incredibly delightful. 🙂
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Thank you! Trying to focus on the positive!
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Always a good strategy for life!
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yes..to all of this!!
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Thank you! Very glad it’s resonating. Small but lovely interactions are what gets us through!
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It’s so interesting how these little acts can change someone’s day. For someone like me, who’s prone to feeling like they can’t make a difference, it’s great to be able to enjoy these tiny moments, because they remind me that I can make a change in the world. Thanks for this post!
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Thank you Stuart! Yes! Small moments still contribute to world change. I need to remember that every single day.
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