Gift of Time, Geese, and the Gentleman's Stories

--by KrystynaM, posted Aug 8, 2012

I often visit a local conservation area where there are a lot of Canadian geese and ducks. It is a spot where everyone comes to feed them. This spot attracts families, the elderly, and a wide variety of people who enjoy life's simple pleasures.

I was there on a beautiful spring day and came across an elderly gentleman feeding the birds some corn. Instead of just walking by, I stopped to talk to him and the smile on his face truly brightened my day.

Life moves fast. It's too short not to spend time listening to the stories that others have to share. Thanks to the elderly gentleman, the geese, and the gift of listening, my day was completely uplifted.

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Posted by KrystynaM
Aug 8, 2012
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Readers Comments

jsmc10 wrote: Thank you for sharing your story, this sounded lovely :)

Arnel wrote: Indeed as per the photos they had up a big sign at "italian week", touhgh i fail to see what is remotely suburban about boulevard st-laurent between st-zotique and jean-talon. Sure, some of the people attending were from suburbs, but that is true of all city events.

princessliz wrote: Smiles save lives. :)
You are beautiful ❤

KrystynaM wrote: Thank you, your comments themselves bring a smile to my face.

MakeSomeoneSmile wrote: That was very kind of you. Sometimes just taking the time to listen makes all the difference!

Bluxess wrote: True, at times what appears mundane can turn out to be truly refreshing esp. when our lives are fraught with deadlines ... I wish you great connections ahead.

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