If you remember I was impressed when observing a man at Cracker Barrel who introduced himself to the waitress. Ever since I have wanted to do the same, but over and over I chicken out. Unable to muster the strength to put myself out there and do the unexpected. Well I forgot to write about doing just that on Black friday. The girls and I were eating at Red Robin and I introduced myself to our waitress. She had said the usual, "Hello my name is...." and then proceeded to ask us if she could bring us something to drink. I right away said, "Hello my name is Beth" She lit up! She was all of a sudden present. It was amazing the difference. She then started asking us questions about our black friday shopping experience. It was such a difference. I started thinking about her as a person and not just the conduit to food. She was an individual. Part of it was she started acting like a person and not just a scripted machine that brought us the food. It was remarkable.
I am must be honest, I still have not done it every time since. I think being out with just my girls made me feel more comfortable with being a little crazy. I'm not sure why it is such a difficult thing for me to do.
Today I tried to spend all day thinking about positive things. Tried to have positive conversations etc. All in all it was a good day. I can't say I succeeded 100% but it was a start and I am grateful tonight for a new focus.
Tonight I am thankful for the reminder of the importance of putting myself out there and greeting those around me.
Tonight I am thankful for the power thinking on good things has to heal and renew the spirit.
Tonight I am so thankful for friends.
Tonight I am so thankful for my kids and planning and working on Christmas has been a delight.
Tonight I am so thankful for this process of living free!
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