Have you ever pondered what a small gesture might do for someone. I dont usally think on it myself. Like most people I assume I have bigger things to worry about than simple things like a hug from a friend or a card, of a letter. Or maybe a phone call from out of the blue, no particular reason just someone had you on there mind.
Now Im not saying Im unappreciative at anytime. The fact is, I sometimes take this for granted. This is a terrible thing to say but I do. That is until Im feeling like complete crap, and then all of a sudden get a phone call that makes me laugh or someone shows me on that particular day my strengths. Now , ohhhhhh, now I appreciate it. I can see how a kind word or an incouraging thought can turn a persons day around completely.
I had this experience recently on both the giving and recieving end. The thing Im wondering about is why doesnt this stick with me. I mean when I take the time to put out positive energy, or a kind gesture its me that reap the rewards. Since Im bascially selfish, you would assume I would grasp this concept and run with it. I have never reached out to a friend or stranger in need where I wasnt richly enhanced from the experience.
Now what has brought this to mind is this. I recently added a friend to my list. Let me rephrase that two friends to my list. Both who show tremendous stamina for thought towards friends. Today though Im speaking of one who reallly amazes me. We have not really had in depth conversations or long talks even about nothing. Yet every so often I recieve a kind or funny comment from her.
Now she doesnt do this to gain points or to make you rate pics. She just takes the time out to do this. I watch as surf the Fu and notices that shes putting these comments on page after page. Yes they might be copied and posted who cares. The point is she takes her time out to do this. Its very encouraging, and motivating. Who knows when that simple gesture will reach someone who's at wits end with some particular situation in life. Now dont get me wrong, the way that the Fu is designed you cant help but have ppl on your list that you want really get a chance to know on any level. This is okay, I understand that aspect and Im alright with that.
Yet watching this person taking the time to show each person this small action of consideration to me is remarkable. It seems the older I get the more this hits home. After awhile you sort of get it you know. You realize that any action or thought given to you is a gift. It's not anything owed to you ,or something you deserve, its a gift. Thats a nice thought to think about it if you ponder over it. It's something that motivates me to try and emulate. So there , thats whats on my mind today. So even if you dont go through your whole list, why not take the time to just send someone you know or better yet someone you dont know, a kind word. You never know, it might just be what that person needs today.
Now for people like myself who need selfish motivation. Think of it this way, remember how you felt last time you did a unselfish act. How you seemed to have found something that was gooooooooooooood. Well go get that good feeling again today. I promise you it can become addicting. An wouldnt that be something if we all became addicted to commiting unselfish acts.
