Spitting Image 2:3 — Unrandom Acts of Kindness

We’ve heard of random acts of kindness. But what about intentionally being kind when the siutation presents itself? Words to ponder on 😉

Yonason Goldson

My neighbor was standing at the front desk of a high-end fitness center one morning when a man came through the door and approached the counter.

“I’ve been jogging,” he said, panting, “and I forgot to bring my water bottle with me.  Could I please have a glass of water?”

“I’m sorry,” said the young woman behind the desk, “but this is a private club.  There’s a gas station down the street that might be able to help you.”

The jogger looked at the receptionist, shrugged his shoulders, and left.

My neighbor watched in disbelief.  “Excuse me,” she said.  “You have a coffee machine with paper cups right next to you.  You have a sink with a faucet.  You could have poured the man a cup of water.”

The young woman looked back at her and replied, with evident remorse.  “You’re right.  I wish I had thought of that.”

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