Global Warming

I've been known to poke my head out of my own little universe to see what the world is up to. I don't usually stay long, because I rarely like what I see. It's a cold place, the world. People aren't very nice to each other and I don't do well with rudeness. Do you ever wonder how we ended up in this mess? It hasn't always been like this. Wasn't life once a joyful, double dipped cone of sweetness? So why were compassion and caring left in the dirt with Little House On The Prarie and Saturday morning cartoons?

I remember my childhood very fondly. People spoke to each other in the A & P. If you needed help to your car, someone would gladly be there with a smile to assist you. Drivers would stop at stop signs. Gas stations were full service. The lady who checked out my books at the library always asked me if I was doing well in school (she still asks me that by the way, but that's another story for another time). No one was trying to drown you at the city pool or steal your Coppertone out of your pool bag. If my bike had a flat, the man at the gas station would happily air it up for me for free.

So, what's going on out there now? What happened to all those helpful, encouraging humans that made this world bearable?

I am going out on a limb here and guessing that we all miss those friendlier days. My challenge to you today is to be the exception to the rule. YOU go be that smiling helpful person who makes someone else's day a bit sunnier. Take a meal to your next door neighbor and stay for a minute to pet her cat. Ask the bag boy at the grocery store how he's doing in school. Send your preacher a note of encouragement. Hold the door open for someone or say "Thank you" to your waitress.

We can do this. WE can make this world like it used to be.
I'm going to try to spend more time making a difference in the lives of others who need encouragement.
How about you?

Are you up for the task?