Connection

Good morning friends,

I would like to share a short story with you today.

This morning I went to the local supermarket.

I live in a small town close to the city of Hamburg.

As I was about to pay for the groceries, the cashier, a lady in her late sixties, looked at me and said: Where have you been?! I have the feeling that I haven't seen you for a month!

I mentioned that I was sick last week and didn't go to the supermarket that often during that time.

She responded with surprise and added, "No way! It feels to me that I haven't seen you for a long time! I missed you!"

Her warmth and spontaneous way of approaching me surprised me. I felt a bit shy and didn't know how to respond ...

Her words took me out of the habitual pattern of thought.

So refreshing, isn't it?

As I was walking back home, I remembered offering her some kind words of appreciation for her work last winter. I saw her carrying some heavy boxes at the supermarket. It was late in the evening.

The fact that I noticed her and appreciated her efforts, probably surprised her that day.

Maybe that action planted a seed for further joyful encounters.

It does not take much effort to pay attention, appreciate others and express kindness.

Noticing, "seeing" another person, offering a smile or a gesture of kindness, can bring us out of "our own cocoon."

Sometimes simple interactions like that bring a lot of joy to ourselves and others.

They build up connections.

“Heart-to-heart-connections”.

Don't you think?

Have a great day.

See you soon.