A Smiling Face at the Store

--by PassionateM3, posted Jun 11, 2013

I needed to get some supplies to clean the house this weekend, so I headed over to a local store. While walking through the aisles there, I realized that I wasn't smiling at anyone. That was out of character. I almost always smile at strangers with the hope that it might brighten their day a bit. But in that particular moment, my mind was focused on events that had bothered me earlier in the day.

Not really in the mood to smile, I thought, Oh well, and continued through the store. When I went to check out my things, I was met with a very long line. People were stocking up on Christmas gifts and things for the holidays. To help minimize the first line, a second register opened up. I quickly switched over to the it. After a few moments, I began to notice that all the people in front of me had a lot of items to check out, and I was hit with impatience.
So I switched back to the first line. After a short while, the people in the second line had all checked out. I was still standing in the first line.

"Ma'am, I can take you," a voice spoke.
When I looked up, I realized he was speaking to the lady behind me.

After what seemed like an eternity, it was finally my turn to check out. As I placed my items down, I noticed that the man behind the register seemed so cheerful! He greeted me with a huge smile.

"It's nice to finally see a smiling face in this store," I commented.
He responded by saying he loves to smile, because you never know what people are going through. At that moment, he reminded me of myself.

Something in me shifted, and we began talking about kindness-- about how it goes a long way. There was no one behind me, so we talked and laughed for awhile. What a gift, to be cheered up by this kind young man.

I suddenly had all the time in the world.

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Posted by PassionateM3
Jun 11, 2013
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cabbage wrote: That is wonderful " he reminded me of myself "===
We are all on either side of the checkout in one way or another. Good of you both to recognize each other in that way. I'm sure that time warp stayed with you for a while! Smiles are awesome :-) hugs to you.

jsmc10 wrote: I am so glad that you found someone somewhere random that was like you :)

unknown wrote: and I bet your smile was back on your face as you left the dollar store, all because of the young man. The ripple effect is amazing! bless him for being so cheerful, that he could turn your frown into a smile so easily.

annjav wrote: It was nice that you were sent to someone who could restore your usual happy spirits. Thanks for the story!

moral12 wrote: Hmmmm..........maybe you were "delayed" for a reason?! Glad that the check-out person made you smile. :)

Bluebell wrote: All that line changing was worth in the end just to meet that lovely soul. Again it shows that it takes so little to change someones'day . Love and Light and Endless Blessings Bluebell

princessliz wrote: Awww, thats so sweet :) You give kindness, and you get some when you're a bit down.

lmil1954 wrote: I believe you got shuffed around for a reason. What a blessing a smile can be! Im giving you all four.

MakeSomeoneSmile wrote: Smiles are contagious! :)

bluxess wrote: I am glad you found the right one on a day when it seemed like you needed a bit for yourself ... Thanks for sharing :-)

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