My parents, as well as the Bible, taught me not to judge people. But sometimes 1st impressions are hard to get past. Tonight I thank God that the good lesson I was taught was learned well... and still practiced today.
One of my very best friends owns a Tattoo Shop & to say the least I spend a lot of time there, as a client & a friend. Now we all know that often times there are what may be referred to a "shady" characters hanging out at tatt shops. This evening, just after dusk, when it was starting to get pretty dark, I was walking up the walk to go into the shop. There was a man standing near the walk whom I took as one of the "less fortunate" that often sleep on the steps of the shop or stand outside & bum smokes. Despite that first (second & third) impression I spoke politely to the man & with respect any fellow human being deserves. I made my way safely into the shop and found my friend. I didn't mention the man nor the brief conversation because it was unremarkable. When we were leaving the shop, my friend said "I'd like you to meet my dad..." and he introduced me to the man whom I had spoken to when going into the shop...
My favorite quote has always been... "There by the grace of God, go I" !! We just never know, do we? WOW, is all I can come up with. Yes Hon, you were taught well!! And you have taught me that we should all remember to speak kind words to each other... you never know what you might be missing out on!! <3
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