Saturday, June 24, 2017

The Power of Kindness

"Life is made up, not of great sacrifices or duties, but of little things, in which smiles and kindness, and small obligations given habitually, are what preserve the heart and secure comfort." -Humphry Davy

I am a firm believer in smilng at people as they pass or giving a compliment. I have always said that you should always give someone a compliment even if for the smallest thing. Today I went grocery shopping and noticed a women in the produce section with her infant daughter. The women had a very lovely, well-done tattoo on her arm from her shoulder to her elbow. I kept looking at it, admiring the beauty and intricacy. I wanted to compliment her but didn't get close enough to say anything without being creepy. I passed her again in another aisle of the store as I smiled at her and she smiled back, I told her that I noticed her tattoo when we were both in produce and just wanted to tell it it is very beautiful. She thanked me with a large smile and went on her way. I love how even the smallest compliment can make someones day.