wakingharmony posted on Feb 16, 2008
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1 - First Important Lesson - Cleaning Lady.
During my second month of college, our professor gave us a pop quiz. I was a conscientious student and had breezed through the questions until I read the last one:
"What is the first name of the woman who cleans the school?"
Surely this was some kind o f joke. I had seen the cleaning woman several times She was tall, dark-haired and in her 50's, but how would I know her name?
I handed in my paper, leaving the last question blank. Just before class ended, one student asked if the last question would count toward our quiz grade.
"Absolutely, " said the professor. "In your careers, you will meet many people. All are significant. They deserve your attention and care, even if all you do is smile and say "hello."
I've never forgotten that lesson. I also learned her name was Dorothy.
2. - Second Important Lesson - Pickup in the Rain
One night, at 11:30 p.m., an older African American woman was standing on the side of an Alabama highway trying to endure a lashing rain storm. Her car had broken down and she desperately needed a ride Soaking wet, she decided to flag down the next car.
A young white man stopped to help her, generally unheard of in those conflict-filled 1960's. The man took her to safety, helped her get assistance, and put her into a taxicab.
She seemed to be in a big hurry, but wrote down his address and thanked him Seven days went by and a knock came on the man's door. To his surprise, a giant console color TV was delivered to his home. A special note was attached.
It read:
"Tha nk you so much for assisting me on the highway the other night. The rain drenched not only my clothes, but also my spirits. Then you came along. Because of you, I was able to make it to my dying husband's bedside just before he passed away... God bless you for helping me and unselfishly serving others."
Sincerely,
Mrs. Nat King Cole.
3 - Third Important Lesson - Always remember those who serve.
In the days when an ice cream sundae cost much less, a 10-year-old boy entered a hotel coffee shop and sat at a table. A waitress put a glass of water in front of him.
"How much is an ice cream sundae?" he asked.
"Fifty cents," replied the waitress.
The little boy pulled is hand out of his pocket and studied the coins in it.
"Well, how much is a plain dish of ice cream?" he inquired.
By now more people were waiting for a table and the waitress was growing impatient.
"Thirty-five cents," she brusquely replied.
The little boy again counted his coins.
"I'll have the plain ice cream," he said.
The waitress brought the ice cream, put the bill on the table and walked away The boy finished the ice cream, paid the cashier and left. When the waitress came back, she began to cry as she wiped down the table. There, placed neatly beside the empty dish, were two nickels and five pennies..
You see, he couldn't have the sundae, because he had to have enough left to leave her a tip.
4 - Fourth Important Lesson. - The obstacle in Our Path.
In ancient times, a King had a boulder placed on a roadway. Then he hid himself and watched to see if anyone would remove the huge rock. Some of the king's wealthiest merchants and courti ers came by and simply walked around it. Many loudly blamed the King for not keeping the roads clear, but none did anything about getting the stone out of the way.
Then a peasant came along carrying a load of vegetables. Upon approaching the boulder, the peasant laid down his burden and tried to move the stone to the side of the road. After much pushing and straining, he finally succeeded. After the peasant picked up his load of vegetables, he noticed a purse lying in the road where the boulder had been. The purse contained many gold coins and a note from the King indicating that the gold was for the person who removed the boulder from the roadway. The peasant learned what many of us never understand!
Every obstacle presents an opportunity to improve our condition.
5 - Fifth Important Lesson - Giving When it Counts...
Many years ago, when I worked as a volunteer at a hospital, I got to know a little girl named Liz who w as suf fering from a rare & serious disease. Her only chance of recovery appeared to be a blood transfusion from her 5-year old brother, who had miraculously survived the same disease and had developed the antibodies needed to combat the illness. The doctor explained the situation to her little brother, and asked the little boy if he would be willing to give his blood to his sister.
I saw him hesitate for only a moment before taking a deep breath and saying, "Yes I'll do it if it will save her." As the transfusion progressed, he lay in bed next to his sister and smiled, as we all did, seeing the color returning to her cheek. Then his face grew pale and his smile faded.
He looked up at the doctor and asked with a trembling voice, "Will I start to die right away".
Being young, the little boy had misunderstood the doctor; he thought he was going to have to give his sister all of his blood in order to save her.
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Lucytorial said on Feb 16, 2008....
Yes that certainly put a tear in my eye and for being such a lovely person I am providing you with a VIP pass to my love sit in, all welcome with a few plain and simple things to follow. Waking well said thank you for sharing this. -
secretlife said on Feb 16, 2008....
i have read #2 and #5 before, but they're great to read again..
thanks for posting them.
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Mamie said on Feb 16, 2008....
yes I have heard this before, loved it then and I appreciate the reminder...I always know the people around me by name and I always enjoy seeing them. I appreciate having learned that lesson early on, it has enriched my life! thanks!! -
Twylarants said on Feb 16, 2008....
The last story was difficult to read. Very nice post Waking. -
wakingharmony said on Feb 16, 2008....
Lucy~Thanks for invite! Went there so fast I forgot to say Hi here Sorry ya'll~
secret~I Thought it was one of those thinks that would bears repeating :-) Thanks for commenting.
Mamie~ I am unfortunately one of those bad with names... I try just not too good at it. glad you liked #3 made my throat hurt... I was so fighting tears and #5.
Twyala~ I just said that too hehe ^^ Glad you liked
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quietone said on Feb 17, 2008....
I have also heard some of these before, but they are always good to hear again ~ a good reminder of "the little things". thanks waking
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lfbno7 said on Feb 17, 2008....
Wow, that last story is amazing. The other ones are good too. -
merlin said on Feb 17, 2008....
Beautiful,touching and moving -
wakingharmony said on Feb 17, 2008....
quiet~your welcome hon anytime. sometimes its nice to be reminded how wonderful things really are.
lfbno`~Blushing* anytime I make you feel good I feel I'm a winner (which is easy to do) SO I always feel good around you!
Merlin~ Glad you stopped by to enjoy.. nice to see you again.
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bluegum said on Feb 17, 2008....
wakingharmony i am pleased to have met you on this train ride thank's for the gentle nuge.about how we treat others. -
rupert7 said on Feb 17, 2008....
waking - thank you for posting these wonderful lessons. I think they should be compulsory reading for everyone who blogs here! -
Me-Myself&I said on Feb 17, 2008....
as always ~ you just touch my heart and soul with your words of wisdom! I thank you so much for all of the little things you do! *smile* take care ~see ya -
travelr712 said on Feb 17, 2008....
the thing that impressed me most about these situations was the element of misunderstood intentions. those that assumed they knew the meaning of the situation or person, missed the true meaning. those that did not assume and acted with basic human kindness, received the reward. -
onemind46 said on Feb 17, 2008....
great post :)
thank you for sharing this.
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circusdoll said on Feb 17, 2008....
Laa, I saw this earlier but didn't have the time to comment. What a delightful read, though~! Heart-warming and somehow, strangely calming... Thank you so much for posting it~! -
destinydiva said on Feb 17, 2008....
awww waking what a beautiful post..that little boy at the end who happily was going to give his life for his sister, how beautiful is that?? and the little kid who was leaving the tip for the waitress.... the first one about the cleaner is so true.... where I work I think there is such a good atmosphere because everyone from the cleaner to the boss are appreciated and noticed... I agree totally ...and wow is the nat king cole thing a true story?? I really enjoyed this post waking, thank you :-) xx -
faketest said on Feb 18, 2008....
Very true...Thank you for reading the post... 400+ views... 48 comments... gosh! how did I get so popular!! ...
I am faketest... my mission is to boldly go beyond the banality and mediocrity of the galaxy of soulcast... to bring fun and humour to the earthlings in the stranglehold of boring vulcans...
May the laughter force be with you...
Nanu, nanu...
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wakingharmony said on Feb 18, 2008....
bluegum~ Train ride... that excites me so much! I have never been on one outside of an amusement park yet I am drawn to them. I am jus twaking to this at this moment thank you so much! I think I will post about it (If I dont forget ..as usual..he he) ((((Blue)))
rupert~I thank you so much for the compliment!
MeMy~ Your a pretty good heart toucher yourself!
trav~ yes you are so right in your observation.
one~Thanks for stopping by!
circus~ Nice to meet you.Glad you Like it! Welcome to my crazy world.hehe
Des~ Yep Nat story was true...And I can just see you with the tissues wiping the tears leaking from you eyes.
fakest~ hmmm I just got a flash of who you possibly could be... has any one found you out yet? hehe
nanu nanu~ "Mork from ork"
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Lucytorial said on Feb 18, 2008....
you know I've been trying to say that for bloody ages Waking... Trav, misunderstandings are an act of ignorance because people all to often believe one thing only.... rather than have an open mind and heart to the reality of the world....
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wakingharmony said on Feb 18, 2008....
Thanks for stopping by lucy. -
m1m10 said on Feb 19, 2008....
how touching....
XD
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