A "Little" Blessing!

There are some days that make me feel like I've just won the jackpot!

I was demoing flavoured almonds at the dreaded store where on a slow day I just want to shoot myself because I'm crammed into a tiny space at the only endcap the store wants demos situated.  I am generally surrounded by a floor display on either end of the endcap, so I cannot move.  My butt is practically sitting on top of the products.  Luckily, the packaging is strong and thick because some days I think about letting one rip, and see how that would affect food safety!

It was a steady day with more than the usual amount of happy people.  This made it an already satisfying day.  A little boy stopped at the table with his adult.  I wasn't sure if it was his mom or nanny because of the different ethnicity.  He asked her if he could try a sample and she nodded and suggested he ask me.  "May I please try a sample?" he asked sweetly.  He said, "Thank you!" ever so politely and walked off.  He came back telling me he really enjoyed the nuts, and if he could please try another flavour.  My goodness he was audible, direct, polite, appreciative, and happy!  Most adults I meet can't string a sentence together...simply grunting, nodding, dismissing, rudely commenting, and the list goes on.  I finally asked how old the boy was and he said proudly that he was four years old!!!  "Four?!" I exclaimed.  "My goodness you are very smart.  I also appreciate your politenss.  How did you get so smart? Well done!  Keep it up!" He beamed at the adult that was with him saying thank you to me and off he went.

About 10 minutes later while I was speaking with another customer about the product, he comes right up to the front of the demo table.  "Excuse me."  I figured he simply wanted to try another flavour.  I was happy to see him again cause it was so boring speaking with adults after meeting him.  He spoke in complete sentences, personable, and was present.  He proceeded to ask, "If it's ok with you, may I give you a hug and a kiss?!"  How did this angel know that would make my day?!  Let alone a wonderful beginning to my year!

These are the moments that make my days worthwhile!  A reminder that we all came from that same spirit.  How precious we all were and still are if we allowed ourselves to work on maintaining an open heart and truly allowing that basic beautiful connection with people to shine through instead of shielding it with ego-based fear that has become the norm for Vancouverites.  It was also endearing to know that there are parents out there that have kids for the right reasons, and invest the time to nurture and raise them appropriately.  Perhaps having taken the time to be self-aware in their own journey.  Thank God to this little boy that filled me with such joy, hope, and love at the beginning of a New Year!