It Only Takes A Smile

If your heart needs a quick smile fix, check out this Thai commercial. A little kindness can feed humanitysmile

First time the gratitude cards have been distributed in another language, and what power giving sincere thank yous to strangers have. The past two days I have distributed over 30 valentines to random individuals who have assisted me on my journey to barcelona. Some do do not read them, a few have have noted this is their only valentine , and others simply smile. But yesterday the karma was repaid automatically. My husband forgot his luggage on a bus from the airport in barcelona, after numerous calls and inquiries, we landed the driver. He not only had the bag, but said with such tranquil nature to relax and enjoy barcelona. One more important piece: He said “I like your dog.” The gratitude card was a success! Think about how your gratitude will impact another’s day, and somehow it will return back to you. Feliz dia de san valentin y gracias Pepe Antonio por nos ayuda.

This is beautiful, simple, and inspiring

For those who like to listen to coincidences…

http://www.thisamericanlife.org/radio-archives/episode/489/no-coincidence-no-story

Yesterday I attended a Xmas market in bury st edmunds. Holiday markets here in Europe are massive, and therefore so is the traffic and parking situations. Despite this, I chose to enter a “full ” parking lot. Perhaps I could squeeze my fiat somewhere. I caught glimpse if an older man, his wife, and their two dogs heading to their car. “Are you leaving ?” I asked. He nodded, I was already sublimely happy finding a spot so soon and close to the pedestrian walkway. The elder man then headed to my car. I looked around if he was going to find a trash bin. He came to my window and offered me his parking pass, pre-paid for the entire day. I said thank you, but he left before I could run after him to give him a gratitude card. I was in shock by his kindness to a stranger, and made extra effort to be present to strangers that served me yesterday. It doesn’t take much to impact another’s world.

fear can be transformed to beauty and gratitude