This world can be a tough place to grow up in. We are constantly reminded how we are not good enough yet hardly told how GREAT we truly are and how we touch so many people's lives. Here's a little example:
Last week Jamon and I wandered over to Southpark Meadows to eat lunch at Waterloo. They have a great patio and the sun was shining! Anyway, our waiter was AMAZING. I mean, AMAZING. He was attentive - brought our food and drinks quickly, checked on us frequently and was always around in case we needed something. On top of that, there was one moment when I was looking for a ketchup bottle and one of the other waiters came by and asked if there was something I needed that she could help me with. I thought WOW! You noticed me looking around?! This blew my mind. Maybe I have not had good waiters in the past, but these waiters were great. So much so, that I decided I wanted to talk to the manager. If you could have seen the look on our waiter's face when I asked for the manager- he looked a bit petrified! Why is this? Because in the world we live in, people usually only ask for the manager if they want to complain (and honestly, that makes me sad).
I quickly assured him that he had been so amazing that I wanted to let his boss know. Well, I guess he didn't even tell the manager it was "good" news when he sent the manager over, because I could tell the manager had a look on his face like he was ready to deal with some negative news about his employees. I told him, "Before I start, please don't look worried. This is good news!" I shared with him that his wait staff was superb and I was incredibly impressed. But you know, even though I was telling the manager the good news, he still looked solemn. You know why? Because he had set himself up for bad news and even though I told him good news, he didn't even know how to process it! I let him know he must be doing a great job as manager to have such wonderful employees and then I got a bit of a half smile. He even admitted to me in walking over to the table that he was ready to hear negative news (again, this makes me sad!).
So here is my point. We all have daily struggles. We all have family problems. We all deal with health issues in one way or another. So what is the key here? WE is the KEY. If we all help each other out and spread more love and less hate, then I guarantee you will be impacting this world more than you will ever know.
See that stranger on the street or in traffic with a scowl? Shoot a beaming smile their way- they need it the most. See someone struggling to open the door or trying to carry too many things? Why not offer to help or hold the door for them. You can even high five a stranger! (someone did this to me once and it totally made my day!)
It is really amazing what little day-to-day things we can do in our world that can make a significant impact. So today, I ask of you, make a list of what you are grateful for and focus on that. Because we all know how easy it is to focus on the negative and the "why me?". Here's your chance to make a difference in someone's day. So the next time someone does something great for you, shout it from the rooftops! Let them FEEL THE LOVE!!! Because really, that's all we want in life. To live love and to be loved.
Until next time... xoxo Mel
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