“Have compassion for everyone you meet,
even when they don’t want it.
What seems conceit, bad manners,
or cynicism is always a sign of things
no ears have heard, no eyes have seen.
You do not know what wars are going on
down there where the spirit meets the bone.”
- Miller Williams
2 comments:
I try so hard to live my life in this manner. I smile at everyone and if they don't smile back or if they're surly, I think perhaps their life is in turmoil, they are hurting, or they are abused. I give thanks for mine and then keep smiling at them.
"You do not know what wars are going on down there where the spirit meets the bone.”
Love it, Mel!
My mother used tell me this all the time. She used to say, be patient with people because you never know what their life is like.
As Jude shared, I too try to smile at everyone that passes me on the street, even if they don't smile back. Which is what mostly happens. People must think I'm weird that I smile at them or something. But every once in while someone WILL smile back....:)
Great reminder, dear lady. Hope you had a MARVI Monday!
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