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I recently had lunch with some friends at our local brewery restaurant. Each time I have visited this popular establishment, I've noticed a disheveled man always sitting at the end of the bar. His gray hair sticks out in all directions under his hat. His coat is old and worn. He never smiles or looks up.He may be known as the town drunk, I suppose. I decided to give him a SMILE card along with a $10 bill anonymously through the bartender. He probably will spend it on more beer. But who am I to judge? I asked his name. To me that was the real act of kindness--to ask his name and put an identity on a face that most ignore. Next time I will say, "Hello, Morris, how is your day?"
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- Posted by Sailoon
- Jan 12, 2017
- Comments (10)
Readers Comments
Mnc_91 wrote: It is easier to judge but you choose to be kind. Thank u
Mish wrote: Beautiful! You let him know that he matters. Bless.
healingtree wrote: Naming a person can be so empowering for that person. Thanks,
mindyjourney wrote: To really see someone and know their name is to give respect to their being <3. Thank you for doing and for giving without judging :).
alisamom wrote: That was very nice of you. Thank you
leoladyc728 wrote: so very kind of you. He is a person above all else
kjoyw wrote: This is so wonderful! You gave him the gift of being seen. That's all most of us really want!
DANCE wrote: Very nice indeed
Sailoon wrote: A follow up. Had lunch at this establishment a couple of days ago. I did indeed say "good morning, morris! " he looked up in surprise and nodded with a mona lisa smith! E . ðŸ˜
TXWildflower wrote: You probally made his day just by stopping and talking to him. You let him know he mattered! Thank you!
