Hello AnaMaria,

Hey, it is very nice to see you my friend! You have been very much missed around here! I am glad that you think this topic is a very important issue, and one that needs to be reiterated from time to time.

For the most part AnaMaria things here at AdlandPro are going very well! But I think that you and I know that little things can still go on here even if they are not profoundly announced!

I really like your post Ana...very nicely said my Dear!

Take care and God Bless,

Marilyn

Hi Marilyn, Emotionally charged subject you might say ;-) I agree that it's very important to be mindful of other people's feelings, and that could (or should) also include the emotional mind set of someone at any particular time (within reason of course) Certainly though..if we're talking to someone already upset, and we say something that could be further upsetting..then I don't think we should be surprised if they blow up in our face or are hurt by our words. On the flip side I also wanted to say that sometimes people are WAY too sensitive. An emotionally conscious person should always try to understand what others are saying (and perhaps why they're saying it) before reacting. If I've had a bad day my tolerance for things people might say is a little less than on my good days, and I always try to keep that in mind on a "bad" day..lol If I'm upset by something someone says or does..I always try to step back, review what I know of them and apply that to what they've said. If it's out of character, then I could consider it's possible that person is upset and not acting consciously but "emotionally" and thus am able to give a little slack. We would all therefore benefit from an increased "emotional awareness" not only of ourselves but also of our contacts. Understandably it's a difficult thing when communicating on the internet, and I believe the major cause of misunderstandings that arise from this medium. Who here hasn't been "flamed" from what was (to them) an innocent message, email, or post? Just a few thoughts on a thought provoking topic. Wishing everyone a blessed day!

Marilyn, Marilyn, Marilyn !!!

First of all I enjoyed the read as everything you post is so inspiratioal and second, you are the ONE, The Fantastic Four combined, THE Queen of all Oueens!

Hi Marilyn,

    Here is story that I thought you might appreciate.

I am a mother of three (ages 14, 12, 3) and have recently completed my college degree.

The last class I had to take was Sociology.

The teacher was absolutely inspiring with the qualities that I wish every human being had been graced with.

Her last project of the term was called "Smile."

The class was asked to go out and smile at three people and document their reactions.

I am a very friendly person and always smile at everyone and say hello anyway, so, I thought this would be a piece of cake, literally.

Soon after we were assigned the project, my husband, youngest son, and I went out to McDonald's one crisp March morning.

It was just our way of sharing special playtime with our son.

We were standing in line, waiting to be served, when all of a sudden everyone around us began to back away, and then even my husband did.

I did not move an inch... an overwhelming feeling of panic welled up inside of me as I turned to see why they had moved.


As I turned around I smelled a horrible "dirty body" smell, and there standing behind me were two poor homeless men.

As I looked down at the short gentleman, close to me, he was "smiling".

His beautiful sky blue eyes were full of God's Light as he searched for acceptance.

He said, "Good day" as he counted the few coins he had been clutching.

The second man fumbled with his hands as he stood behind his friend. I realized the second man was mentally challenged and the blue-eyed gentleman was his salvation.

I held my tears as I stood there with them.

The young lady at the counter asked him what they wanted.

He said, "Coffee is all Miss" because that was all they could afford. (If they wanted to sit in the restaurant and warm up, they had to buy something. He just wanted to be warm).

Then I really felt it - the compulsion was so great I almost reached out and embraced the little man with the blue eyes.

That is when I noticed all eyes in the restaurant were set on me, judging my every action.

I smiled and asked the young lady behind the counter to give me two more breakfast meals on a separate tray.

I then walked around the corner to the table that the men had chosen as a resting spot. I put the tray on the table and laid my hand on the blue-eyed gentleman's cold hand.

He looked up at me, with tears in his eyes, and said, "Thank you."

I leaned over, began to pat his hand and said, "I did not do this for you. God is here working through me to give you hope."

I started to cry as I walked away to join my husband and son. When I sat down my husband smiled at me and said, "That is why God gave you to me, Honey, to give me hope."

We held hands for a moment and at that time, we knew that only because of the Grace that we had been given were we able to give.

We are not church goers, but we are believers.

That day showed me the pure Light of God's sweet love.

I returned to college, on the last evening of class, with this story in hand.

I turned in "my project" and the instructor read it.

Then she looked up at me and said, "Can I share this?"

I slowly nodded as she got the attention of the class.

She began to read and that is when I knew that we as human beings and being part of God share this need to heal people and to be healed.

In my own way I had touched the people at McDonald's, my husband, son, instructor, and every soul that shared the classroom on the last night I spent as a college student.

I graduated with one of the biggest lessons I would ever learn: UNCONDITIONAL ACCEPTANCE.

Much love and compassion is sent to each and every person who may read this and learn how to

LOVE PEOPLE AND USE THINGS - NOT LOVE THINGS AND USE PEOPLE.

 

Your Good Friend

Deborah