This morning, I was at my Doctor’s office for two appointments. As I finished one up and chatted with the receptionist, I waited a bit for my other to show. Twenty-five minutes later I was ushered into the Specialist’s office and we had a good talk- upbeat, uplifting with plenty of advice. She ushered me back to the receptionist desk who said I was cleared to go but then turned to the Specialist and complimented me aloud on my progress.
I was pleasantly surprised to hear the receptionist’s opinion of me. She said to the specialist, “She’s so cute” stating how my first day in their office I was determined to make a difference and to do something about my situation. She was proud of me. I entered the discussion and became lively and animated in the middle of it. I saw the receptionist turn to the specialist with a nod and a knowing smile. It made me feel good that my few visits (there’s only been three) to the Doctor’s office made an impression on her. Until this point I was unaware that she knew who I even was.
It’s funny how our few, brief contacts can make an impact we never knew existed. Granted, I liked the receptionist and we always laughed together about little things but I didn’t realize she had a high regard for me until today. For me, I always try to be nice to people who help “serve” me in some capacity. Whether it be complimenting the person behind the counter for something lovely they are wearing or for how they wore their hair that day to the bigger task of striking up a conversation, I like making people feel better than when I first met them. I try to do this as much as I can, barring my own mood and time constraints and I do this because I generally like people. But today was a reminder, not only for me but for all of us, that we make an impact with every contact we make but might not realize it.
** With every person we come in contact with, we can choose to spread joy or unhappiness so why not take a step in making the Earth a happier place and choose to spread love, joy and peace instead of the latter. **
Those in the service industry or helping professions are often disregarded or taken for granted. It’s not often they are recognized or even rewarded for the essential service they do, sometimes barely making an income to support themselves or their family. Take a minute today to make a greater impact and thank someone or compliment them. Your one generous comment will snowball into several more, adding good cheer to strangers you may never meet.
Sometimes, all it takes is a few loving words to turn someone’s day around for the better.
Take care, my friends.
TK Lawyer 