Comments on: Witness to a Random Act of Kindness https://frangallo.com/witness-to-a-random-act-of-kindness/ Yoga by Fran Gallo Sat, 17 Nov 2012 17:32:55 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9 By: frangallo https://frangallo.com/witness-to-a-random-act-of-kindness/#comment-880 Sat, 17 Nov 2012 17:32:55 +0000 http://frangallo.wordpress.com/?p=6152#comment-880 Here is what my friend Dave wrote: …how interesting it is when there is a person that doesn’t really fit in (in this case: homeless guy) who is acknowledged in a particular way by someone that does fit in (well dressed purposefully walking lady) that elevates his potential by all the observers (everyone w/in ear shop at the coffee shop). Its interesting that knowing that this unlikely character has done something kind and generous for a smartly dressed lady changes they way we feel about/perceive him. That lady’s praise opened the door for us to see the good in him right now and overlook the smelliness and messy eating and muttering–we see past that because someone else rewarded them and treated them like they were more than what we see or smell on the surface. It makes me wonder about my own blindspots where I dismiss people or things because of my own limited view. We don’t know the treasures people have locked away within themselves and as the pace of life continues to run faster and faster it seems harder and harder to find out–especially with those that don’t fit in the box.

Thanks again for sharing…those stories do help to restore faith in humanity and remind me to stay alert to potential.

]]> By: frangallo https://frangallo.com/witness-to-a-random-act-of-kindness/#comment-879 Fri, 16 Nov 2012 01:45:50 +0000 http://frangallo.wordpress.com/?p=6152#comment-879 In reply to Herb.

that’s a great idea!! fg

]]> By: Herb https://frangallo.com/witness-to-a-random-act-of-kindness/#comment-878 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 21:14:30 +0000 http://frangallo.wordpress.com/?p=6152#comment-878 rick, you’ve got a movie there. or a fine short story. or both.

]]> By: kay https://frangallo.com/witness-to-a-random-act-of-kindness/#comment-877 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 15:38:48 +0000 http://frangallo.wordpress.com/?p=6152#comment-877 what a great morning read! i appreciate your skill at bringing an easily overlooked moment to life. very life giving!

]]> By: Rick https://frangallo.com/witness-to-a-random-act-of-kindness/#comment-876 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 14:33:27 +0000 http://frangallo.wordpress.com/?p=6152#comment-876 Love:

“She walked out the door with long confident strides, like someone who carries the secret of how to illuminate the darkest hour.”

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Rick

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