Unseen -

It is my daily goal to do one good turn for a stranger. I often pay for someone's coffee at the hospital cafeteria, give a used gift card with a few dollars left to the next person in line at a restaurant, pull a weed or two from a yard or garden, pick up trash on a walk, compliment someone - my latest favorite was a cashier at the grocery store I frequent - complimented her on her awesome hair style and her cool glasses; she seriously had no words and turned bright pink. When I saw her earlier this week, she remembered.

It really is satisfying to give without any desire for anything in return, yet in giving, I do receive. For instance, yesterday afternoon, I pulled the car into the driveway and there was the cutest 3 year old girl standing on the backdoor step waiting for me, wanting to play with Ronda. So much fun granting her run of the living room while recharging with little girl energy. 

I appreciated this story today, on NPR, about a woman lost and found by a woman who made a pact years ago to reach out (very short read or listen). 

My hospital work keeps me unseen - I don't take patients, or their stuff, home; I seldom share my life, and once they're discharged, I'm on to my next patient - which feeds my need for "carrying less," and this anonymity helps me as I recharge my introvert soul. 

Anyway, my meanderings for the week. Happy Friday -