* The Good Stuff

I live in a small, rural community and go to my local Dollar General for well, everything except groceries! The other day I was standing at the cash register checking out and this tiny little older lady dressed in leggings, boots and a Christmas sweater came bursting through the front door. She was smiling at everyone she encountered, greeting them, and wishing them a Merry Christmas. The cashier obviously knew her and said, “Ms. So & So (sorry, I can’t remember her name), what are you up to today?” She said without hesitation, “Oh, I’m just passing out the good stuff.” I looked at her and she said, “you know the good stuff like smiles, laughter, Have a nice day, Merry Christmas.” I told her that I liked her philosophy to which she replied, “You never know what kind of ice you might break with your good words.”

I thought about what she said all the way back to my car and I’m still thinking about it. In this holiday season when things can get a little hectic at times, family gatherings a bit tense and depression easily sets in just remember, we can all pass out the good stuff of love, joy and peace. Merry Christmas Y’all!

Blessings, Cindy J