Yesterday I went to the local pool for a swim and there was a misunderstanding about the time. The new attendant didn't want to let me in, although I was well within the time limit for the midday swim. I was just standing there confused, when another attendant whom I knew from before, but that I had always found a bit gruff and dismissive, recognized me and leapt to my rescue. 
He took over to let me in. Still confused, and a bit surprised, I went in to have my swim. On my way out, the gruff attendant beamed happily at me when I thanked him. Who knew? Such a minor incident becomes a vehicle for unexpected kindness and opens the floodgates of gratitude and changed perceptions.
He took over to let me in. Still confused, and a bit surprised, I went in to have my swim. On my way out, the gruff attendant beamed happily at me when I thanked him. Who knew? Such a minor incident becomes a vehicle for unexpected kindness and opens the floodgates of gratitude and changed perceptions.
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- Posted by brenross
- May 7, 2016
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Readers Comments
joanellenhoo wrote: Sometimes a smile and a 'thank you" can turn a person's world around. Way to go.
1sher wrote: here's to shifting perspectives!
pattiem wrote: Wow! That is so awesome, I expect your relationship with that attendant is forever changed!
johnnadesantis wrote: Amazing what a thank you can do!
mindyjourney wrote: Swimming past judgements to a new perspective :)
splain wrote: That does change how you view him now
kjoyw wrote: Well done!
