Sharon works in Twizel’s “Four Square” grocery store as a checkout person. As she addressed the elderly lady ahead of me in line, she was saying, “What can I do for you Love?” and, “Ok Darling, I’ll get that for you”. It struck me that I was seeing a very special woman at work. She addressed me with an equally warm-hearted salutation, “How are you today Honey?”
After I finished paying, I said, “Thank you for your kind approach to your customers, including me.”
You know what her answer was? “Well, it puts a spring in your step.” I think she meant for all involved, not just her. I walked out of the store, moved to tears, (yeah, I’m “that sort”) and went back for a photo, and a hug.
Call it concidence, but when I’m in grocery stores, I often see it as a spontaneous opportunity to be present, to tune into the flow. (Thanks, Eckhart Tolle, for the tip). I was doing just that before I entered Sharon’s checkout line. And I think, the more we ask for direct feedback, the universe provides. But be forewarned, that can be both positive and negative learnings. I remember Gary Acevedo once saying, “Being on the planet now, learning is not an option, but how we learn, is. You can learn by ‘blessings’ (good stuff happens) or by ‘lessons’, (bad stuff happens).” So, I’ll have what Sharon’s having – a good dose of the positive.
Tags: Eckhart Tolle, Four Square, Kindness, Mountain Spirit, New Zealand, Positive, Presence, Randall Richards, Twizel
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