The Simple Things

The simple things: I feel like sharing this with you all and maybe, just maybe someone can pay it forward daily. I was so wrapped up in my thoughts and having a so so morning because of the previous night and my commute this morning. As I walked past an office space that I pass by regularly, I didn’t pay attention to anything or anyone. Hey, I heard, how are you? I like your bags and the colors, have a nice day. This law enforcement personnel directed all of those warm greetings and compliments towards me. My worried thoughts disappeared, I replied, thank you and smiled and warmed up and felt so good and happy all at once. I said to myself, he just made my day. The thoughtfulness of speaking and acknowledging a perfect stranger and stopping me from drowning in my thoughts that were weighing me down so early in the morning. I was thankful and it helped shaped my day for a long while. As I was preparing to share this with you all, my workday is over and I’m exhausted but the warmth and generosity of that stranger sharing some positive thoughts my way, still lingers