Out Of The Kindness Of Your Heart

Out Of The Kindness Of Your Heart 

Attorney gunned down as he walked to work; a young girl killed by a stray bullet; a commuter commits an act of road rage because someone didn’t use their turn signal; unspeakable acts committed against children…I could fill the four corners of this page with all of the ills of the world and could write for an eternity but have we ever stopped and thought, what if I did something kind to/for someone, would it matter?  Sure it would, just like the butterfly effect. 



03032012 Monarch Butterfly at the Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge in Dallas Texas

            Case #12232012 Store bell ringer

Upon leaving a local big box store, I was greeted with a “Have A merry Christmas ma’am…” I stopped and dropped $2 in the bucket.  As I reached to place my money in the bucket, the bell ringer complimented me on my bracelet.  I asked her which bracelet did she like but went on to explain, “You couldn’t have both, just choose one.”  She said, “Why are your being so nice?”  I asked her, “Have you ever wished/hoped/dreamed of a stranger doing something nice for you?” She said yes then I asked her again, “Choose a bracelet...”  She like the one with the clear and black faux diamonds.  I took it off my wrist, placed it on hers and wished her a Merry Christmas.  I had never received a hug so hard in a long time.  In the neighborhood she was working, she said, “She never expected ANYONE to do anything nice for her.”  I told her I hope I had changed her mind. 

Case #02212013 Breakfast 

I was in line talking and being jovial as I am and can be at 8:15am.  I placed my breakfast order and continued, in my limited Spanish, thanked the cook for her service.  I went to the cashier and paid for my breakfast.  As my breakfast continues to cook, I made a comment about buying someone’s breakfast; it wasn’t a dare but something I was compelled to do.  It happened to be a contract/temporary worker at our facility.  She had enough money yet, I felt the urge to do something nice for someone – I purchased breakfast for someone.  I had seen the contract/temporary worker before and I make it a point to speak to EVERYONE who wants to be spoken to.  With that being said, I may have a new best friend.

The two cases above are real stories that I have experienced.  I have countless stories I can write of the nice things that I do and have had done for/to me.  With all the trials and tribulations and evils in the world today, it warms my heart, mind, body, spirit and soul to do something for people who will really appreciate the gift of today call the present. 

I was just taking a break from my chemistry homework to write what was on my heart and I hope you enjoy.

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Was Black History Made Today Somewhere?

Was Black History Made Today Somewhere?

I often think of my ancestors and ask myself, “would the way I am acting be disrespectful/ladylike in their eyes?”  We all know the answer – a resounding NO (typing with a bar of soap in my mouth…lol)  Back in the day when my parents were children and my grandparents were in their twenties, people respected each other…this is not to say that there wasn’t violence back then but my ancestors shielded (not sheltered) my parents from the negativity.  Being black (or a white – black lover) in the south was an instant death sentence.

 

I have always been the type of person, even as a youth, to always think about what my ancestors would be thinking/saying if I did this or that.  The future always frightened me but I learned that if I work positively in the NOW, the future would be bright 98% of the days.

The youth of today, can’t fathom or are disgusted by the struggles (their ancestor) made so that their lives can be as easy as making a package of noodles.  I watched and still do watch a LOT of public television and I know that Black History isn’t just a month to be celebrated – Blacks made history EVERYDAY!  The youth of today are too consumed with instant gratification, having their Hair did, Nails did, everything did instead of focusing on education and subjects like Math and Science.  You need math and science at the local Beauty School and Barber Colleges.  We as black people are the epitome of hair care by other cultures because every week, the black women can have different hairstyle.

If my generation and the two after me, had concentrated their talents more on Math and Sciences, who knows what this country would be like now.

We are human and we all falter…I am always reminded in order to teach one, you have to reach one but if the one you reach for doesn’t want learn or be taught, reach for another.  I always try to spend time volunteering because when I was growing up, I never saw people like me volunteering – blacks.  Now that I am of age and I can reach back and pick-up and teach more than a few I feel accomplished yet out of the 10 I reach for 4 hold on.  That is 40% who are willing to take the leap of faith to trust someone like them to help make their lives better.  Some would say the statistics are flawed/skewed but I say NO…I’d take the 40% any day over the 0%⁽¹⁾. ⁽¹⁾_{Not actual statics}.

Regardless of your color, creed, nationality, religion, income level, gender, sexual preference or blood type; I leave you with this question to ask yourself each day when you wake up and before your lie down for slumber, What have you done today to make your ancestors proud?

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Run Tell That!

Run Tell That!

Thank you for asking about the title, it is more of a statement that is meant to inform those people who are overcurious, snoopy, agog, and fascinated with ME – lil ole me; I HAVE NOTHING TO HIDE. Just ask.

It has different meanings in different conversations, different voice inflections when told in stories; it could also be a derogatory comment or an uplifting lyric of praise.

My initial intent when I began writing my blog, was one of maliciousness however being a sheep that has returned to the fold of God, I've chosen a different path- to inform and uplift.

Mark 2:1-5 talks about running down rumors, whether there is validity to them or not; this chapter and verse explains how people came from all around to hear about Jesus and his healing. Most came not necessarily to be healed but to gawk and the folks who Really needed the blessings couldn’t get it because of the gawkers.

In today’s society we are just like that. We all want see what is going on but when you are asked to lend a hand or ask if you know of a concern of a person; some begin to backpedal – they are just WATCHING and do not want to get involved but engage in a whispering match or two with others.  Essentially, those people are blocking blessing for someone who really can benefit from it.

I don’t and will not proclaim to be the most “biblically scholared person”, I just quote the portions of the bible that have relevance to a conversation and mostly that I’ve remembered from bible class and Sunday teaching.  So instead of snooping, just ask and if you are too afraid to ask in person or in a note, then that means you shouldn’t ask or bring up the subject EVER –except your pet cat but all she wants is some food and a nap.

Most people are don’t know the difference between being nosy (overcurious) and being concerned.  Here are online dictionary definitions of each: 

Nosy:  unduly curious about the affairs of others; prying; meddlesome.

Concerned:  a matter that engages a person's attention, interest, or care, or that affects a person's welfare or happiness.

When it comes down to it, which are you?