Making Space for Little Kindnesses
I loved Holly’s post “What Will you Make Room For?” today. It was poignant and beautiful and got me thinking about my day…
I drove around in the rain for a half hour today in Burlingame (hot spot for wealthy folk to shop and “do lunch”). I NEVER go there because I detest the crowds and pretentious folk…but had to today.
Finally! I found a space! I flipped on my turn signal only about ten feet away…and the car that had passed up the space (ten feet in the opposite direction) began to back up. I was already stopped and waiting and they backed right up into me, trying to get the space as well. With both of us there, the parked car couldn’t pull out.
I stood my ground (not proud of this now, by the way)…I wasn’t going to move. I was there first (stamps foot loudly). The driver of the car in front of me put his car in park and opened his car door. Oh, great, I thought.
The man stepped (no, staggered) out of the car with his handicapped parking sticker in his hand. He hobbled toward me. I couldn’t even make out what he was saying, but it didn’t matter. There were no handicapped spaces in the lot. Not a one.
I felt like a heel.
I was backed up before he even cleared the back bumper of his car.
So, I ask…Where is the room in our heart for a little kindness this holiday? It’s in there somewhere, no matter the difficulties that we’re all enduring. Don’t just open it up to those you know. As Holly says, “What we make room for defines our character as well as our life experiences.”
Holly’s Corner, handicapped, make room, spirit of the holidays, reltationships
December 22nd, 2006 at 8:50 am
Ooops. But you handled it well. And I’m sure your pretty face softened his reaction.
December 22nd, 2006 at 10:35 am
Yes, oops. And, how flattering! Thank you for stopping by.
December 22nd, 2006 at 1:05 pm
Ah Christina, trust you to make my morning bright with your link love and kind words. ;o) I would have done THE EXACT same thing in your place by the way!
Hugs,
Holly
Holly’s Corner
December 23rd, 2006 at 2:16 pm
It was a strange occurence to be sure…I felt my stubbornness melt away in a very surreal way…
Happy Holidays, Dear!