I made my weekly stop to pick up mail from my post office box during icy weather. Due to the nasty conditions, patrons were tramping their feet on the ground and navigating through the residual snow as they entered the building.
Suddenly, I heard a man exiting through the breezeway who let out a yelp. His foot caught a haphazardly placed “Caution: Wet Floor” sign. He nearly tumbled to the ground, but luckily he caught himself in time.
Afterward, I was alone in the breezeway. Carefully, I placed the sign halfway between the two doors, moving it just three inches toward the middle of the cramped space. Though the distance was small, the effect on the space dynamics would be significant to help people notice the sign before hitting it.
Content with my work, I stopped to think, “Kindness is three inches toward the middle.” Even a small action, when coupled with a thoughtful intention, can make a difference.
