Where do I begin today??? Such a wonderful day!
1. Started work early so my manager granted me permission to leave earlier... Which permitted me to run (raising my heart rate) to the train in order to make the earlier train home.
On this train I had the great opportunity to sit and chat with a young man name Paul who had just come back from China three weeks prior. His story about travelling, teaching English then working in the financial industry reminded me often own story.
I know this young man will find his way as I know all of us will find who we are and come into alignment with our purpose. Use your happiness as the gauge.
2. I decided to take a walk at lunch time to union station because I thought that there was a farmers' market going on there. There was no FM, but there was a young man sitting at a corner reading while holding out a cardboard sign with permanent marker written in it: "Homeless. Anything will help. God bless."
This past weekend, Husband had been in Toronto and gave a pregnant homeless woman a tomato sandwich I had made him for his lunch.
Previous, Husband had been reluctant at giving away food because it was in a reusable container. He told me this story this weekend. This time he decided that he could part with the container. And by doing so she would have a delicious and nutritious meal.
After hearing his story, it inspired me to contemplate offer food and my container. So, I went up to the young man, "Hi, there. Would you like to share some of my vegetables with me?"
He graciously accepted with a smile. I had raw carrots, soaked organic almonds and cucumber slices. I was so happy to see him enjoying the food. "Would you like to have the rest?" He accepted with a smile.
He told me his story of why he was there. It was clear to me that his young man had a sensible head on his shoulders. His parents had died together in a car accident about a year and a half ago. He said he made some poor decisions. But at the time of our conversation, he had been sober for over three months.
It was a joy speaking with him and being able to offer him some conversation as well as some nutrition.
How very blessed I am. I am grateful.
3. After I said goodbye to Jesse, the tall young man, I started walking back to work only to be stopped by a nicely dressed Black gentleman. He was asking for a monetary donation so he could buy books written by Black authors for prison libraries. He was certain that it would help change the lives of the prisoners.
There are often various groups and people asking for donations. Most of the time, I will listen to the cause but will not make a monetary donation until I believe it's legit. This man did lot have a website and he said e was not funded by any other organizations.
I have him some money. He gave me Malcolm X to think about. I have actually not read a biography of the man before.
Thank you, Vaughn X for introducing me.
4. Since I managed to get home 15 minutes early, I was able to take a shower and eat some supper before taking Little S to piano.
5. After piano, I picked up food from my friend Sara. Thank you so much, Sara!!! :)
How do you make your day wonderful?
Blessings and sunshine,
Kim
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