Evolution:::Wake Up

Evolution:::Wake Up

So what did I learn today?  What was the revelation while running on the beach.  What have you known this whole time that I just discovered today?

I think that somewhere along the way, both myself and a vast part of society it seems, have taken the position that "hard" is cool.  That is not cool or trendy or acceptable to acknowledge other people we encounter daily.  That to be disinterested in others somehow speaks to my self confidence or bravado or coolness or whatever.  It comes from a world based on comparison.  I am better or worse than that person because of something I observe with out even speaking to them.

So when I started to happily say hello or hi or how's it going to every person, I began to watch their faces and reactions.  What a shock.  People liked it!  They responded warmly. 

Then I started to think about how it feels to have someone acknowledge me... Basically what I have searched for my entire life.  That small, hey ... I noticed you.  Realizing I am not invisible.   Then I started to consider the impact.  Did their run improve slightly (mine did). Did they smile? (I was).  Did I impact their afternoon? (Mine changed). Does someone on vacation now think... Wow, Long Beach people are nice! (I am!).

Wow... Such a insignificant and normal thing... To acknowledge another human being.  To be nice.  I can't believe it took so long to see what it can do.  I should have known all along... Its all you have ever displayed to me... Kindness. 

Evolution::: I am a little more awake today and again... Your gifts continue to add such great beauty to my life.  What would I have done without you?