Recently while traveling in Ireland, I was interested in golfing an unscheduled round of golf. When I arrived at the clubhouse it was closed and I was discouraged because I had wanted to schedule the round for early the next morning and thought I might lose out of the limited opportunity to get to play. Yet while i was standing outside the clubhouse, a member walked by and asked if he could help. He took me into the members clubhouse and connected me with someone who could answer some questions for me and get me on the right track. Finding out that I wasn’t traveling with clubs, the member offered to loan me his, and another member joined in and offered a set for my son. Within 5 minutes, three people I had never met had been kind to me, and it was so much fun. My son and I ended up getting in an early round of golf on the next morning and had a great time at the Curragh Golf course, the oldest in Ireland.
When you do something kind, whether in word or deed, to another person you are causing a chain reaction of goodness. Like a metal bar struck against a rock, it vibrates throughout a persons whole being and isn’t easily forgotten.
Most of us can remember a small kindness done to us years ago, even how it felt. Yet we consistently underestimate the power of kindness when we are moving throughout our day. Use your imagination and magnify your power to impart good things to others.
Is there some small gift you can give to another today?
Can you notice the work of others today?
Can you connect with those serving and assisting you today; at the store, restaurant, DMV, or Doctor’s office?
Can you take the time to look others in the eye and listen when interacting with them?
There are so many little ways to make an impact. Whatever you do today, take the time to be kind. It won’t soon be forgotten.
David Curry
