Nice People

Random Quote: "Be nice to people on your way up because you'll meet them on your way down." 

~Wilson Mizner

Today I ran into the Blue Springs Hy-Vee to pick up a couple of things. I was in the neighborhood and it was close, and I thought, why not? So I went in and decided to grab a prepackaged sandwich while I was there and super hungry. As a result, I just had to share what my experience was like and how it made me smile. 

On my way to the deli area, I noticed how nice people were. The folks that worked there would smile or say hello, and it made me feel like a local celebrity (maybe they've read my ebook! lol). 

I grabbed a turkey and cheddar and was making my way to the front when an older gentleman in the produce startled me with a boisterous, "Well, hello! How are you today?" 
With some surprise, I looked at him, noticed his bright smile, and smiled back. 
"I'm great! How are you?" 
"I'm doing well, thank you." 
"Have a nice day!"
"You too!" 
Yes, it is one of those conversations you look back at and continue to smile about, and then when I passed a cashier, she smiled and said hi. When I got to the express lane, the woman at her register was friendly and seemed happy to be there and help. 
My thoughts were, "Wow! These people are really nice!" 

And you know what? That's what makes your day brighter. It's also what makes you want to enter a business establishment again. Because of the NICE PEOPLE! 

Granted, I know what bad days are. I know what it's like to be somewhat, shall we say, nasty when you are not feeling your best. However, I also know what it's like to be happy and share that happiness with others. To be kind, even when someone else is not kind. 
Some days, the ability to be is a little harder than other days, but it really is worth it. 

These few nice people today made me think of how I want to be. I want to be happy. I want to be nice. I want to brighten and cheer other peoples' days. 

It may be a lot of work, but I can do it if I try. Let go of the grumpy and say hello to the joyful. I can do that. 

What about you? Are you ready to be nice? 

So, thank you to all of those nice people, who have bad days, but still remain in control of their humor and consideration for others. Thank you Blue Springs Hy-Vee for making my shopping experience a positive one. You are awesome. 

~love and hugs!! :)