Life Time Achievement Award

On my way to work today i passed by a church where i saw a mother holding her baby daughter talking to a little old man, and it got me thinking. They clearly weren't related, but you could just see the kindness being exchanged. The mother so proud of her child, coaxing her to say hello to the older man. The man smiling softly, in need of an interpersonal connection, and the woman being gracious enough to give him a few moments of her time. I am one of the first people that will tell you i am selfish, but the way i feel about people is very compassionate. Everyone has good days and bad days, but some times the coldness of some people is just unnecessary. Why should you be creeped out or offended that the sandwich delivery guy knows your name and says hello? I can understand possibly being surprised, but just say hello back and smile would be the polite and warm thing to do. He is just doing his job trying to make the most of his day. Too many people disregard other people's feelings. It takes so little to be genuinely kind, and i feel it makes a huge difference in daily interactions for yourself and the people around you. Just a smile goes a long way, and it doesn't hurt anyone or cost anything. Listening to other people, and giving just a moment of your time can be very rewarding. We all teach our children at a very young age that you have to share, but as adults i think people should review what sharing is. It's not only about a toy or a snack, but sharing your time, your courtesy, your honesty, or your friendliness is a gift that doesn't take much, but certainly can change someone's day.