“Who is someone who inspires you? How are you giving
generously to others?”
Recently my friend Mel came to visit from Kodiak, Alaska. On
her visit, we drove up to Charlotte to return her rental truck at the airport
since she would be leaving from Greenville when she went home. Before we
returned to Greenville, we stopped at a yarn store called Charlotte Yarns.
While we were there, we met another young girl in line to
pay for her purchases. She actually found Mel’s phone that she left on a shelf.
We also found out that she got engaged in March and she showed us her
engagement ring. She was very nice and we had a lovely conversation.
As Mel was paying, she asked the lady if they sold gift
cards and they did so Mel bought one. I figured that she was going to give it
to a friend of hers who had moved to Charlotte. But as we were leaving, she
turned to the young girl and gave her the gift card.
What a thoughtful thing to do! I wish I was more spontaneous
and giving like that.
I overthink too much! I tend to wonder how the person will perceive
the gift or how others will perceive my gift-giving. I wonder if I will offend
the other person or others will see me as a show-off. I guess I think too much.
I want to be more giving like Mel was.
I try to give others support and encouragement when I can. I
try to give others my time when it is needed. I’m just not sure if I’m giving
enough.
Her actions really inspired me. It warms my heart to know
that there are people like Mel in the world. I’m lucky enough to be surrounded
by so many friends and family who seem to constantly give me support and
encouragement. I hope that I am able to pass it forward as generously.
Who inspires you? Are you giving to others? Please share.
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