While we were out in the garden an unfamiliar truck pulled into our driveway. Bryon walked over to the man who was carrying two 5-gallon buckets of cucumbers. The man asked him if we needed any more cucumbers. Bryon laughed because we just finished putting our last few pints of pickles and sweet relish. I promised it would be the last batch. I have gone through several dozen jars and am in need of more to finish out my harvest of cucumbers. They were very abundant this year. We declined his generous offer, and I offered him some of my cherry tomatoes. He smiled and was eager to have some fresh tomatoes picked right off of the plants. It was a pleasant exchange. I had never met this gentleman before. He is a neighbor from down the road.
I live in a town of about 900 people. Everyone knows one another. It has its pros and cons, but mostly pros for me. I love knowing my neighbors. When I had my cardiac arrest, people I’d never met brought flowers and meals for us. They offered to watch the children when I had appointments. They cared about me even when I didn’t care for myself. That is small town hospitality.
I love my town. I am grateful for our volunteer fire department. I wouldn't be here today if it weren’t for their heroic actions, using their defibrillator to save my life. Thank you hardly conveys the immense gratitude I have for everyone involved.
Neighbors helping neighbors. Some share their abundant harvests with others. Some give of their time to help one another. Each of us play an integral role in making my community a place I am proud to call home.
While I have been busy harvesting vegetables from my garden I am also busy spreading kindness to those without friends or family nearby. I have been giving away jars of bread and butter pickles and sweet pickle relish. Squeals of delight from those who are receiving them brightens my day.
This year my garden grew wonderfully. I am blessed with abundance. This year I realize that my life is very abundant. I am hopeful for the future and what will come by sharing kindness to everyone I encounter. The law of attraction makes me believe that the kinder I am to others, the kinder they will be to me. It starts with one person. I have accepted the challenge, won’t you join me?
What do you do to bring kindness to others? Do you harvest hatred or harmony?
Drop me a comment and share your stories of kindness.
Namaste.
Harvesting Kindness
