Generosity

The best kind of generosity is the kind that doesn't involve stuff or money.  I was the recipient of just such generosity while grocery shopping this weekend.

I was loading my groceries in my car when a fellow shopper pulled up and rolled down her window.   I recognized her as the person ahead of me in line at the cashier.

She said, "I'm not being fresh but I just had to tell you how pretty you are."  I was surprised and a little taken back.  As I laughed awkwardly she said, "I was ahead of you in line and noticed you.  Everything about you is pretty; your hair, your face, your outfit, your shoes.  I love it all. You're just cute!" Through my awkward laughter I expressed appreciation.  As she drove away she said, "Who goes to the grocery store like that?"

See what I mean by generosity without stuff or money? She made my day, MY WEEK and all it took was 30 seconds, a willingness to reach out and a genuine compliment. The result of her generosity is not just the compliment she gave me but also the reminder that I have the same opportunity to be generous with others.