Blessings and Mindfulness: God sends people

A smile, a small help is a blessing when life doesn’t treat you well. Lost in my tangled world, I visited a store yesterday morning. While helping me there, a pretty girl in the store asked if I was OK, and tears revealed that I was not. I was unaware of being so upset and was waiting to cry. She works part-time in the store and is not happy with life either, but pretends to be. Sometimes pretense matters, especially a fake smile that makes others around you feel better. People sometimes arrive like an angel, when help is least expected. And give us a chance to become aware of the goodness around us. We must appreciate such gifts life offers to live moments of hope and happiness.

One bright sunny day in September, I was walking to a store a few miles away. My knee injury didn’t let me walk much and I decided to take a cab for the trip. I didn’t find any cabs on a Sunday afternoon and continued walking till I saw one that delivered products nearby. I was sure that the driver wouldn’t agree to drop me off without a prior booking but asked anyway. Prof. Randy Pausch said, “Sometimes all you have to do is ask”. I asked the driver, and he dropped me at the store. This ride was a blessing since I was in pain and couldn’t walk properly. I thanked the driver so much, and he said when you need help, God sends people.

And since then I noticed how much people help us at times. When we notice people helping us, sometimes out of the way, we must be happy and grateful for such a blessing. Let’s create moments of joy by helping others and being grateful to those who helped us.

Gratitude is a joy.

There are instances of course when people refuse to help. We never know what others are going through and should not judge. When people are indifferent, angry, or envious, it doesn’t resonate with me. I observe and let go. I am estranged from anger. The practice of mindfulness has made it possible.

Mindful practices are empowering and help me immensely to manage negative emotions. I still suffer but do not choose negatives.

I choose positives and gratitude.

I choose mindfulness.

Thank you for reading.