Stories of Kindness from Around the World

I recently saw the movie Stardust.  Claire Daines plays the part of a star that has fallen to earth.   Whenever she is happy, she glows.  I must have been glowing while I shopped at my local grocery store yesterday because I had a most unusual night.

I'm fairly outgoing. I believe in the power of random acts of kindness, and I usually strike up conversations easily.  Tonight was different.  Tonight everything felt more "connected".   From the butcher who praised me for being the nicest customer ever ( I was patient as she filled my order).  To the young mother of two toddlers who seemed to thoroughly enjoy conversing with an adult (even if it was just about the the temperature of the freezer).  To the older gentleman who offered to help lift my heavy items into my car.  It was all delightful.  And then came the cherry on top.

While standing in line at the check-out counter I noticed the gentleman behind me was buying Edy's Key Lime Fruit Bars.  I love frozen fruit bars, but had never seen this flavor before.  The gentleman was all dressed in black and had a kind face.  Looking at him made me think of this website - he just seemed like he was a good soul.  So I asked Mr. Black if he had tried them before.  He said that he had and that Key Lime was the best flavor.   I thanked him and mentioned I would have to try them in the near future.

Well, the future is now, right now!  As I sit here typing this I am enjoying a wonderful Edy's Key Lime Fruit Bar.  No, I didn't go back in and buy some.  No, I didn't mysteriously find some in the back of my freezer.  I was, however, the recipient of of a very sweet act of kindness. 

As I was loading my groceries into my car, I heard someone approaching.  I turned to find Mr. Black walking towards me with his package of fruit bars in his hand.  He smiled, pulled one out, and handed it to me.   "Here " he said, "This way you can try one before you buy some."  I thanked him enthusiastically and marveled at my night. 

Two thoughts kept bouncing around in my head as I drove home.  First, the sweet irony that a stranger who on first sight had reminded me of this website would soon have a story written about him.  Secondly, I thought that I must be radiating positive vibes to be attracting such kindness and generosity. 

As I reached my house, I thought of one more thing.  Earlier today, I needed to change a password on an account.  I smiled as I remembered my new password:  Radiate.

Words are power - choose good words!

Mr. Black  - wherever you are.  You are right, Key Lime is the best flavor :)