Monday Motivation….. October 09, 2017 (349)

Monday Motivation….. October 09, 2017 (349)
We often hear people say, “no one does anything for me”, which is difficult to accept when there are an abundance of blessings in front of us. Part of the problem is whether or not we chose to see them.
I was walking into a store and watched a little, sandy hair boy with wide eyes struggle to hold the door open for a woman with a grocery bag and large purse in her arms. She didn’t look down and she didn’t thank him, but I’m quite sure she knew the door didn’t open itself.
When I was having lunch, a gentlemen dropped his napkin on the floor and looked down, but left it there. The server came over, politely picked it up, and placed a fresh one next to his plate. The gentleman failed to look up and acknowledge him. He continued talking as if the server was invisible.
I observe these types of things more often than I see polite exchanges of appreciation. It is as though people feel entitled to courteous behavior, but fail to acknowledge it with a simple “thank you” or nod of appreciation if they are on the phone. Some type of acknowledgement is better than none.

Moral:
The next time someone communicates with kindness, return the kindness by acknowledging it and passing the courtesy along to someone else.
Use the words, “thank you” more often.
Look someone in the eye when they are doing something for you, even if you didn’t ask for their help.
Because someone is serving you, doesn’t mean they are subservient or beneath your acknowledgement. We all serve someone in one way or another. Express your gratitude to the Lord and may your life always be filled with love, joy and good fortune. Happy Thanksgiving Day..!
Have a great week ahead!