Sunday, June 24, 2012

“When You Thought I Wasn’t Looking”

Regardless of whether you are in business or have chosen another career path, there are many people we meet along the road of life who have a profound influence on us.  I came across this short story several years ago and have keep it with me since. It reminds me of the important role that we can play in the lives of other people.

As a note,  I don’t know who wrote the original story. The version I saw was signed, “Author Unknown”, and a few that I’ve seen on the Internet, while similar, have slight variations.

In your reply to this post, why don't you add a few comments about who you thought of as you read this story ... I think it would be great to share that with them, and with others too!

“When You Thought I Wasn’t Looking”

When you thought I wasn't looking,
I saw you hang my first painting on the refrigerator,
and I wanted to paint another one.

When you thought I wasn't looking,
I saw you feed a stray cat,
and I learned that it was good to be kind to animals.

When you thought I wasn’t looking
I saw you bake a birthday cake for me
and I knew that little things were special things.

When you thought I wasn't looking,
I heard you say a prayer,
and I knew there is a God I could always talk to
and I learned to trust Him.

When you thought I wasn't looking,
I saw you make a meal and take it to a friend who was sick,
and I learned that we all have to help take care of each other.

When you thought I wasn't looking,
I saw you give your time and money to help people who had nothing,
and I learned that those who have something
should give to those who don't.

When you thought I wasn't looking,
I felt you kiss me goodnight ...
and I felt safe and loved.

When you thought I wasn't looking,
I saw tears come from your eyes,
and I learned that sometimes things hurt, but it's all right to cry.

When you thought I wasn't looking,
I learned most of life's lessons that I need to know
to be a good and productive person when I grow up.

When you thought I wasn't looking,
I looked at you and wanted to say,
"Thanks for all the things I saw when you thought I wasn't looking."

Friday, June 15, 2012

Success ... Do We Prevent It From Coming?

What do you think about this?


 


What are your comments and thoughts? 

Do we somehow prevent "success" from coming into our lives?

Special thanks to my Facebook friend Ceagle Monale for sharing this image.