Driving home today a car approaching me flashed his lights a couple of times. This, folks, is the universal sign telling me to slow down – danger ahead. Sometimes there is an accident or an object in the road but more often than not, it’s an officer watching for speeders.
I love the fact that strangers are watching out for each other. I truly believe that the world would be a safer and more loving place if we merely took better care of each other. Every day I try my best to contribute to the good of our planet and my fellow earthlings. Some days I accomplish more than others. I try my best not to over look people in need. For example, a while back I noticed an elderly woman struggling with her shopping cart. I offered to assist her and help load her groceries into her car. To my pleasure, she accepted and seemed relieved. Hey, you never know if your actions will get misinterpreted. Funny, but a couple of days later, my mother mentioned how helpful people were to her while she was searching for items in a store. I was overjoyed to hear her say this.
It’s amazing to me how fulfilling random acts of kindness can be. Most efforts take only a thought and a moment to act. However, the rewards for the recipient and giver tend to make a big difference in their lives. The fact that someone took a moment to flash their lights at me perhaps saved me the time and cost of a traffic ticket and made an impression on me that I just had to write about it. By the way, two other people flashed their lights at me during my ride home.
Ever had one of those “Aha” moments, which is quickly followed by “no shit, of course!?” Well, I just had one of them while caring for my 86 year old mother, whose health is declining and getting more complicated by the day. Luckily, I have a great team who are investing a lot of time and effort into my Mom’s quality of life during these challenging times.