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Practicing Small Kindnesses
Think making a huge difference in someone’s life takes a herculean effort or a lot of time? Just ask Scott Hodge who not only rediscovered the power of a buck, but the power of simple generosity.
What I love about his later reflection is how this isn’t only a lesson for him, but for his kids. Scott writes:
This is going to be Elise’s bedtime
story tonight. Why? Because I want her to be this kind of person. I
want her to understand the value in helping people - even at her own
expense. It’s easy to open a door for someone. It’s easy to help
someone carry something heavy. But it’s not always easy pulling out
the $5 dollar bill.
Think the world’s going to hell in a handbasket? Nah, that’s just overrated, cynical chatter. The chance to experience and return small kindnesses is all around us.
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Thanks for sharing Scott’s great lesson Chris. I somehow missed this on Scott’s blog when it was posted. Thanks for the reminder that it only takes a buck to make a HUGE difference in someone’s life. That reminds me…I need to pay attention to the little things just a bit more this holiday season. Thanks again!