Good Morning,
I just finished drinking a hot cup of Door County Churro Coffee and I am overdue to write this morning.
Jeremiah 17:10 ESV "I the Lord search the heart and test the mind, to give every man according to his ways, according to the fruits of his deeds.
I am running late on everything I have to do today. I took some extra time to gather some thoughts and pray. So something had to give to make room for my slow start to this day.
Over this last week, I have been trying to be a little more polite with my interactions with strangers. I have tried to be more conscious of my surroundings. Such as waiting a little longer than normal to hold a door open while entering or leaving the bakery. Then adding a "good morning" to the exchange of space. Or when leaving and holding the door open saying, "have a nice day". With each interaction I tried my best to smile and show my dental implants that cost me a fortune.
Over 90%of the time I received a smile right back at me and a thank you to top it off. That success made me think about how easy it is to make someone smile. I believe in this world of constant calamity and political differences people are searching for some niceties and good feeling moments.
The comments of please, thank you, you're welcome, have a nice day, are actually keys. When you extend yourself in friendliness it often is returned right back to you. Your effort unlocks the door of just a little nicer of a day for yourself. Think about this, in addition to street behavior. How do you answer your telephone. Is it answered with a "smile attitude"?
Something to chew on for today?
Marty
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