All friends were once strangers…
October 16, 2010 | Author Teresa
As I spoke to the Texas Insurance Association tonight about having a life of purpose, I mentioned about the significance of the kind word and how a small act of kindness will always make a big impact whether we might ever know it or not. I asked when the last time was that they had sincerely walked up and asked someone, “How are YOU today” and waited for a response.
I mentioned how that in the horrible times we had last year, only TWO people came up and asked me how I was…they all inquired about the business but only two asked about me. I remembered those two because they stood out to me having been so significant.
I challenged them, as I do to you, to take time every day and ask someone how they are and you will be amazed at how that small act of concern will leave the person’s day a little lighter. I returned to my seat and a woman at my table mentioned that at her hair salon was a quiet lady that she did not know but she knew her husband had recently passed so she got her address and sent her a card. A CARD.
Remember those?
The lady was so moved that the next time she saw her there she told her how much that single card had meant since she was so timid and had few friends. They are now very close friends and as the title states…all friends were once strangers. Make the effort to make a new friend each day, send a card, ask about their being, and enjoy the wonderful feeling you give and receive when you do!
