How interesting that my task today is about a random act of kindness ... just when I'm thinking about sprirituality...
To give for the sake of giving, without expecting to receive anything in return.
Well that was interesting! All day I've been thinking of what I could do - not as obvious as it may seem. Had to go to City Hall to get a permit for our garage sale, so while I'm waiting for the lady clerk to complete her call, I'm thinking what can I do? What good deed could I do for this lady? She looked so "overbored" that I kind of felt bad for her, but then again she's a city worker, so... there went my empathy.
On my way home I made a stop at the bank, for a money order, so I needed to see a "live" person. This is not usual since all of our banking is usually made via ATM or internet. As I came in I held the door for an older lady. When she saw the line-up (about 6 people ahead of her) she started complaining about the lack of staff, about the poor services that branch was offering and about how ridiculous it was to have only 1 cashier when there were so many people waiting. She was quite loud and wasn't being lenient to the bank's management at all. At some point the manager came out of her office and offered her a seat, that her place would be kept and to rest for a moment. The lady kept on complaining and did take a seat. Meanwhile in the line-up some people were commenting on how right the lady was, and how she expressed what most of us were feeling.
Then it was her turn to see a teller. She told him what she wanted, which bill to pay with what, and actually she got quite obnoxious with the teller to the point that I got a little embarrassed (and anybody who knows me, knows it takes a LOT!)... She got quite loud and was repeating over and over that she was over 65, and she shouldn't pay any fees, etc. My transaction took less time then hers so I was out of there fast. While I sat in my car I thought that I could offer her a lift home, but then decided against it. She didn't know me and was most likely to think I was out to screw her in some kind of way, so I went home.
My problem wasn't solve, I still haven't done my deed... and I was home alone!
Just before I went to my meditation class I thought of something I could do for the group. I'll treat them to my/our Hawaiian chocolates! I love chocolate, it's almost an addiction. As I looked at the box of chocolates (chocolate covered macademia nuts) I almost hurt... I was giving away something that I really wanted - that both hubby and I truly enjoyed - but it felt good at the same time to think that I would bring a little something sweet (literally!) to their day. 28 of us enjoyed those chocolates (yes, I had one!), they were good!
There! I did my task and managed to complete my first week of this "No Diet Diet"!
Phase One Completed!
4 comments:
I want to say that I just love your blog. I've been so busy the last few days it's been hard to keep up with. Your random act of kindness to me is writing your blog so I can read it! Thanks, Merci, etc!
You are so very welcome Preppygirl! Thank you for letting me know how you felt - it's truly appreciated!
Keep on reading & commenting and I'll keep on blogging!
Un gros merci!
...and don't work too hard.
Good deeds are always a good idea. The karma comes back to you.
Can good blog comments be considered good deeds? ;-)
That was indeed a good deed. There have been a few sermons at Church about "giving 'til it hurts" (and not merely in the financial sense). When you "give" something that you don't really like anyway, or that you have ten more of, what's the giving in that? You didn't really give anything up. When you give something that has meaning to you, then you are truly giving, and thus have indeed done something good. Bravo!
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