- A little old lady or man standing behind us in the post office line, struggling to stand in the long line. Wonder if we could change places with them?
- A mother with three kids trying to carry luggage and kids and stuff, getting on an airplane. Wonder if we could help carry some of that?
- A homeless man or lady, regardless of whose fault it is that they’re homeless, who is standing outside a store on a hot day. Wonder if we could buy a cold bottle of water and give it to him or her?
- A person walking towards us with their heads down, looking a bit unhappy or concerned over something. Wonder if we could make eye contact, smile and say, “Hello there. I hope you have a good day”?
- The clerk at Walmart that looks tired and faking a smile. Wonder if we could start a conversation with them, helping them to know that people really do care?
- Our own child, making comments like, “Mom I wish you could play with me” or “Dad, do you think you will have time to play after your important work.” Wonder if we could recognize the unspoken feelings of loneliness and need for attention?
Ladies and gentlemen, it’s is so very easy to get caught up in our own needs, responsibilities and obligations. But, here’s the deal. If we’re too busy to do the most important things, than we’re too busy.
If we’re too busy to stop and serve others, then we’re too busy.
Surely we can all see that at the end of the day, and even at the end of our life, all that will really matter is who we have helped.
Have a great month.
Monica Irvine
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