Thirty Days of Mr. Rogers ... Day Four

Mr. Rogers says, "Imagine what our real neighborhoods would be like if each of us offered, as a matter of course, just one kind word to another person.  There have been so many stories about the lack of courtesy, the impatience of today's world, road rage and even restaurant rage.  Sometimes all it takes is one kind word to nourish another person.  Think of the ripple effect that can be created when we nourish someone.  One kind empathetic word has a wonderful way of turning into many."

Ruby and Winnie joined me on the glider on our messy back porch while the weather was warm one afternoon last week.

Me:  I have an exercise that I do with myself this time of year, as Christmas decor appears in the stores.  I do whatever I can do to be the nicest customer of the day to any store employees that I encounter.  Whether it's a compliment or a particularly sincere Thank You (with eye contact), I believe that little things like this make a difference.  I know it makes a difference in how I feel.

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During the month of November, I plan to share wisdom from Mr. Rogers with you each day (from the book "The World According to Mr. Rogers") ... Mr. Rogers's words accompanied by everyday images from life here at Hartwood Manor ... this place that I am blessed to call HOME.