THIS is why I love you so much. Putting words to the daily of Henry James advice to his nieces: “three most important things in life, my dears, be kind, be Kind, Be Kind”. Third places are exactly where I practice the perception of beauty and the actual speaking out loud of it. Bravo for the wordsmith who can capture its particular moment. 💗
The space between stepping right in, at risk of rejection or a by-your-leave, and watching/wishing/hoping for more, from another. I love this, Beth. Perhaps your empathetic telepathy produced the strangers who fawned over the shopper's treasures, helping her glow?
Nancy, you are so dear. I think that there are so many really good people in the world and we're just waiting for the clouds to part to show even more of the goodness.
The most wonderful things happen in checkout lines. There must be a gifted writer who’s making ends meet as a cashier and could tell some stories. I would read her book.
“Kindness is my religion,” the Dalai Lama said. Would that this was true for all people. Thank you for reminding us that we can be kind in every moment.
THIS is why I love you so much. Putting words to the daily of Henry James advice to his nieces: “three most important things in life, my dears, be kind, be Kind, Be Kind”. Third places are exactly where I practice the perception of beauty and the actual speaking out loud of it. Bravo for the wordsmith who can capture its particular moment. 💗
Patricia, thank you. the bk bK BK is a thrilling, musical run. And those women of TJ Maxx — oh!
What a lovely full breath of air. Thank you.
This is just how I experienced that moment, C. As a breath of air. Thank you!
The space between stepping right in, at risk of rejection or a by-your-leave, and watching/wishing/hoping for more, from another. I love this, Beth. Perhaps your empathetic telepathy produced the strangers who fawned over the shopper's treasures, helping her glow?
Nancy, you are so dear. I think that there are so many really good people in the world and we're just waiting for the clouds to part to show even more of the goodness.
Graceful empathy is the antithesis of churlish vacancy.
Oh my word! These words!
The most wonderful things happen in checkout lines. There must be a gifted writer who’s making ends meet as a cashier and could tell some stories. I would read her book.
As would I!!!! And: Your book is with me. Just waiting for the air to clear, so to speak. Can't wait!
“Kindness is my religion,” the Dalai Lama said. Would that this was true for all people. Thank you for reminding us that we can be kind in every moment.
I am grateful, will remain grateful, to the strangers at TJ Maxx for the lesson. xo
So love this. Kindness in a surprise package.
so much so, my traveling friend.