You're Welcome

So last week I decided to say "PLEASE" and/or "THANK YOU" even when it wasn't needed, here's what happened.  I entered a business needing personal services, walked into a heated exchange between the employer and employee over business matters (and that's putting it lightly).  As I curiously/patiently waited and when they noticed me, I said "please conclude your business as I can wait".  They concluded after a little bit, the employer then turned to me, I said, oh thanks, made my request.  As the services were concluded, I said "Thank you so much for doing this, how much do I owe you?"  To my surprise, the reply, NO CHARGE!  Went to gas station, waiting in a long line behind the most restless people and the cashier wasn't looking too pleasant.  Customer before me was rude to the cashier so of course the cashier was expecting the same from me.  I approached, I asked for items with a "please"&  "thank you", the cashier was so shocked and frazzled that she almost forgot to charge me for my items and was about to give me her bank roll of $20's for change on $10 purchase! 

I know,  this isn't a revelation but I must admit it interesting to see if anyone noticed (most of the time they didn't).  I'm not going to give up on the power of  "PLEASE" & "THANK YOU" but for now, you're welcome.

Please and thank you

I'd like to think of myself as a kind and caring person and I'm sure my family and friends would agree.  Lately I noticed that the common practice of decent courtesy is lacking in our everyday lives.  Don't get excited, I'm not pointing fingers, calling anyone out, this is a general observation.  So I thought, let me see how far a PLEASE or A THANK YOU can go. This week, whenever the opportunity presents itself that a "PLEASE" and/or "THANK YOU" is appropriate or not, I plan to express it.  I'm not expecting a a we are the world moment but let's see how the "YOUR WELCOME"s play out.  Stay tuned.

Remind Me

Can someone remind me that when having a bad day, there's always tomorrow? Remind me that when things seem there darkest, I wouldn't know that without seeing the light. Remind me, it's ok to be mad, vent frustration, even hold a small grudge, cause keeping these emotions inside can be toxic.  Just in case I forget who you are, remind me :)

Patience

I have found that patience is a true test of character as it comes into play in every aspect in our lives.  I never expected that I would have to rely on it as much as I do now . I'm thankful for it as it's keeping me focused as well as strong as I face many challenges.