After visiting my grandma and parents, I walked to Simei MRT to head for my next appointment. The walk is short and pleasant.
From a distance, I saw a jogger heading my way. I side-step to my left, this would allow the jogger to continue her momentum, and continued walking. When she was in front of me, she smiled and said thank you. I smiled at her in return. In that one second of exchange, our spirit were uplifted by goodness.
I was surprised that she noticed my small gesture. To me, these gestures come naturally and I do them because I want to. I am used to people's oblivious non awareness or disregard of them. Her smile, recognition and thank-you is a reminder of the importance of noticing and acknowledging kindness and goodness.
How often do we notice little acts of kindness instead of taking them for granted, thinking it is our right? Someone opening the door for us, a teacher giving us advice, our parents cooking dinner for us, a cleaner aunty or uncle carefully wiping the table so that we can use it, a kind soul giving up a seat on the MRT or bus... endless examples.
Appreciation for goodness will continue the unfolding flow of goodness.
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