I learned something today. Being patient and not acting rudely in frustrating situations can actually save your soul.
Quick story: I was ordering food at a drive thru for lunch today and the guy welcomed me and asked me what I wanted to order. I said my order in full and then he again welcomed me and asked me what I wanted today. I had to repeat the order again. No biggie but then he kept getting my order wrong and seemed unable to stop from cutting me off. It was frustrating and I almost said something I would later regret. Fortunately I kept my cool and just let the guy figure everything out at his own pace.
Well here’s the thing...when I got to the window I recognized that the guy taking my order had been there for a very long time and was mentally handicapped. He normally collects and cleaned trays and helped clean things but today had been given this opportunity (during a slower time of day) to work the drive thru. I had the guiltiest feeling I swear I’ve ever had and no amount of relief I felt at keeping my mouth shut could make up for the disappointment in myself for becoming agitated at such a frivolous situation. It’s really easy to over value our time and allow ourselves to inflate each moment to a point where if anyone disrupts it we become agitated.
Bless that guy today for trying his best and challenging himself with not only holding a job for so long but for taking on greater responsibility. I’m not sure if I’d ever forgive myself had I let my frustrations get the best of me.
Feel free to share daily stories of life lessons both big and small that you you think will change your outlook. Life hacks and soul saving experiences.
Quick story: I was ordering food at a drive thru for lunch today and the guy welcomed me and asked me what I wanted to order. I said my order in full and then he again welcomed me and asked me what I wanted today. I had to repeat the order again. No biggie but then he kept getting my order wrong and seemed unable to stop from cutting me off. It was frustrating and I almost said something I would later regret. Fortunately I kept my cool and just let the guy figure everything out at his own pace.
Well here’s the thing...when I got to the window I recognized that the guy taking my order had been there for a very long time and was mentally handicapped. He normally collects and cleaned trays and helped clean things but today had been given this opportunity (during a slower time of day) to work the drive thru. I had the guiltiest feeling I swear I’ve ever had and no amount of relief I felt at keeping my mouth shut could make up for the disappointment in myself for becoming agitated at such a frivolous situation. It’s really easy to over value our time and allow ourselves to inflate each moment to a point where if anyone disrupts it we become agitated.
Bless that guy today for trying his best and challenging himself with not only holding a job for so long but for taking on greater responsibility. I’m not sure if I’d ever forgive myself had I let my frustrations get the best of me.
Feel free to share daily stories of life lessons both big and small that you you think will change your outlook. Life hacks and soul saving experiences.