Small Gestures

Because there doesn't seem to be enough hours in the day I sometimes run errands at lunch.   It gives me a break out of the office and a chance to get some fresh air at the same time.  At times I have been known to find a favorite song on the radio and crank up the tunes and sing along - great reliever for a stressful or monotonous day.

Today I ran to the grocery store because I'm going to be busy this weekend with other stuff I probably won't have time to do my normal Saturday morning run.   When I pulled into the parking lot I noticed a man in a wheelchair with a sign saying he would take anything.......I thought to myself I must get him some food of some sort and give to him on my way out.   I don't believe in giving people money.  I do however believe in giving them food or toiletries of some sort.   G and I both have carried granola bars in our cars for exactly these types of occasions and I have yet to have anyone turn down or not be grateful for the gesture.

Well I went into the store bought everything I needed and then stopped at the sandwich store next door to get some lunch.

Needless to say I completely forgot about the man until I pulled up along side him on my way out.  There was only one thing to do - give him my sandwich.  I had the resources and ability to get something else he clearly did not and it was lunch time.  

I do not tell this story for pats on the back but more for a gentle reminder that its the little things you do for others you know or don't know that can make the biggest impact.   And lets face it - it helps you to feel good as well.  

With all the awfulness in the world - like the stabbings at the school in Pennsylvanian yesterday - the more we all practice small acts of kinds the better.