I know it has been a while since I posted on here...but I don't want to write fluff. I have been waiting to be inspired by something truly important, so I could share it in words.
Today...I was inspired.
First I'd like to share the story of what happened to me today so you can know where my inspiration came from...
Earlier today I was using my debit card online while working at my desk. Later today...while driving home from Wayland...I decided to stop at the grocery store down there to grab some yummies for a fun dinner tonight. I filled my cart, loaded the groceries on the scanner, and the cashier began scanning. As she finished up the last order, I reached into my purse realizing my card was still at my desk where I used it before! I was so bummed, and embarrassed that I had no way to pay for my groceries! And this is where I switch to dialogue...as it will make this SO much easier to understand.
Me: "I apologize but I left my card at home, I don't have a way to pay for these groceries.
Cashier: (in annoyed tone) "So...now WE have to go put them all back."
Me: "I am so sorry, I will be glad to put them back so you don't have to take the time:
Cashier: "No, its policy...now we have to do this"
Me: (Feeling really bad, but starting to forget how embarrassed I am because of the insane amount of anger coming from this lady, for such a small thing"
Lady Behind me in line: "Oh I'll pay for it, don't go through all this trouble, I'll get it"
Me: "No! You really don't have to do that...that's very kind...but you dont have to do that."
Lady: "Really its no trouble at all, I dont mind"
Me: "This was just fun groceries, I won't starve I promise. You really dont have to do this"
Lady: "I promise it's okay. Please let me pay for it."
Me: (Hesitantly, realizing she won't take no for an answer) Are you sure?
Lady: "Yes, no problem"
Cashier: "I ALREADY voided it out"
Lady: "Oh no!"
Me: "Well its okay, thank you so much for offering, please let me put these groceries back for you so you don't have to."
Lady: "Well just put it under my bill, I'll pay for all of it in one transaction"
Cashier: "fine"...(as she literally THROWS each item toward the bagger)
Me: "Thank you so much, this was so nice of you."
Lady: "Its fine, really...have a good day!"
I was inspired by this ladies desire to help a stranger out. There needs to be more people like this in the world. My "choleric" personality wanted to say, "Hey cashier lady!...Look at her and tell me what you should change to be more like that!"
But I was so taken back by this ladies kind gesture, that instead I decided to pay it forward. I'm not sure how and when this will happen...but I hope I can inspire someone like this lady inspired me.
To think this little situation could create a ripple effect of "paying it forward" excites me! I hope the person I help out, will do the same for someone else! If this ripple effect could keep going...think of how many people's lives could be touched!
