I’ve been searching for words the past few days, my mind has been so disturbed by the recent societal violence between the police force and African-American men. The only answer is to respect each other. The killing must stop. Each of us must reach out to someone. Hopefully, the message will get across that we all need the same thing. At lunch today, two black men sat at the next table. We didn’t talk or interact in any way. When I paid my ticket, I paid their ticket as well. I left a note on their table asking them to work for brotherhood and healing. It’s one little step. Let there be brotherhood and healing.
I love random acts of kindness. you never know what one kind act can trigger. I never let people know that I was the one. Sometimes it’s obvious, like I’m in the line for coffee and pay for the two people behind me. Or getting gas and also pay for the person on the opposite side of the pump. One kind thing a day is a start!!
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I love the secret part best.
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It is. The people I help don’t need to know it was me. they just need to know that someone cared to do it.
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You nailed it. Somebody cares!
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❤
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Thanks. I am making a point to do something every day. One day it was just being extra nice to a harried sales clerk.
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What compelling words and such a thoughtful gesture you made. the world is a better place because of people like you and your efforts.
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I am going to reach out to someone every day.
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One step at a time – if everyone did this, can you imagine the momentum for change it would create ?!
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If everyone did it just today, think what would happen!
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It would take a major leap forward, build in momentum, because people would discover just how good it is!
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Brava for you. You became the change you want to see.
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I will reach out to someone every day.
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Amen! We can all make a difference if we all try in our little ways to do so.
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I will do something every day.
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That’s just beautiful Beth.
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Small steps. If everyone took some, it would add up to something big.
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That day will come.
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I couldn’t agree more with you and what a great gesture. I so hope each and everyone will do their little bit to make this world a better place. It really doesn’t need much. We just have to do it…
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We have to.
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Yes…yes indeed it needs to stop. We need some serious education and understanding with everyone. Our law enforcement agencies need training and support and we all need to start talking more to each other…this senseless killing needs to stop. It’s breaking my heart…..
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goosebumps! One little thing…like a pebble in the pond, rippling outward. ~ Blessings
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A start, perhaps.
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That is so well said!
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We can each do a little something when we can to make a difference. Yours was a thoughtful thing to do and perhaps these men will pass it on. One person at a time. The police officers in Dallas certainly did their part.
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Yes they did.
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Very good thoughts and an example of reaching out to reach for peace!
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We can all do something.
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Yes
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So simple. So peaceful. So full of hope.
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It’s good to extend a hand.
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Yes it is.
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Your action has cheered me immensely. I wish I could tell Obama about it, he looked so weary as he was begging everyone not to give up healing this division.
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Well said Linda.. xx
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I agree, we should be building bridges, instead of burning them down.
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What a thoughtful gesture. Hopefully, they will pay it forward. 🙂
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Me, too!
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Hope is there…if only people would grasp it…
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I absolutely agree! What a kind thoughtful gesture!
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It meant something to me.
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And, I imagine it meant something to them as well.
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I know they knew.
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