Go have a look in the mirror because you are Awesome
Hola Hello you awesome bunch of hivers and hivians
Our weather took a very temporary turn for the better and the sun came out this morning. I did not have any work to do today, and after reading a post from @fionasfavourites wanted to make some burgers.
So I decided to kill two birds with one stone and go for a walk along the beach and stop off at the supermarket to get some messages on the way home.
Being winter it was still darn chilly, so after a brisk walk along the beach I popped into the supermarket, stopping off at the book bin to donate a couple of books to charity. I totally timed it all wrong however, as the supermarket was full of kids buying things on their school lunchtime.
I got my mince for the burgers and a bunch of other things then headed to the checkout.
I have been reading some awesome posts lately about kindness and the post from @jerrytsuseer really resonated with me.
"Helping others is good for your soul" byJerry E Smith 02/07/2022
If you haven't read his post, I urge you to read it here
Back to the supermarket and I was queuing up behind a little old lady with a trolley.
She was in the aisle with me and there was a gap to the check out number 6 to let other customers through.
Next thing we know is that three kids, teenagers whom I shall refer to as NEDs (do you use that term Non Educated Delinquents), barge in and put their stuff on the conveyor belt. The little old lady says to them "Excuse me but I am next." The NEDS reply laughing with "naw we are, get back to your nursing home, ya auld bag".
This as you can imagine, p++&£$ me off, so I go up to them and take their crips and drinks from the conveyor belt saying to them "Here you go boys, I shall put your stuff at the back of the queue where you and they belong", and I walked back to my trolley and put their stuff on the floor behind my trolley.
They actually turned red and muttered obscenities but they walked off, leaving their goods on the floor.
I then helped the little old lady bag up her groceries, and whilst doing so, she says to me "You, young man are awesome, thank you so much, kids of today, they have no manners!".
I chuckled but was somewhat taken aback with being called a young man 🤣
The next thing I know, the cashier who was a young woman, joins in and says "Yes, young man that really was awesome of you."
The cashier and I then chatted about manners or rather the lack of them in kids nowadays.
It made my day though being called awesome, and as Jerry said it was good for my soul.
I packed up my groceries and left the store. At the exit who should be sitting on a bench, but the little old lady.
I had a wee blether with her, and it transpired the kids had shook her up a bit, so she was having a breather. I took her bags and walked her to her car, and waited until she drove off, before I left and walked home.
It got to me to thinking that most of us, probably every one of you that is reading this is also awesome.
Do you ....
Do you give money to charities? Yes - You are Awesome
Do you give money or food or supplies to homeless people? Yes - You are Awesome
Do you help elderly or disabled people across the street? Yes - You are Awesome
Do you get groceries for someone or help a neighbour? Yes - You are Awesome
Do you tell someone that you Love them? Yes - You are Awesome
Do you recycle? Yes - You are Awesome
Do you try to help the environment? Yes - You are Awesome
Do you give your ear to listen to someone? Yes - You are Awesome
Do you smile and say hello to strangers? Yes - You are Awesome
Do you pick up litter when you see it? Yes - You are Awesome
Do you give a strangers dog a cuddle? Yes - You are Awesome
Do you buy goods locally and not in big chain stores? Yes - You are Awesome
Do you welcome a new neighbour or new work colleague? Yes - You are Awesome
Do you bring your partner or parents breakfast in bed? Yes - You are Awesome
I am sure if you are reading this, then you have probably done some or most of these Random Acts of Kindness (RAOK) and for that you really are, yep you guessed it, you are Awesome.
So there you go, you all do some or all of these little things already, so as I said in the title to this article You are Awesome.
I have been a project manager, an engineering manager and a construction manager all over the world and have learnt to guage human signals.
I have also seen a few posts recently where some hivers have been quite low, down in the dumps and/or depressed. This pandemic has affected everyone, both financially and mentally. It is Okay to not be okay, talk to someone if you need to.
Just before I go, I have always told people this simple wee thing to do to Lift yourself Up
Go stand in front of a mirror.
Then say to the person you see in the mirror...
"Hey xxxx You are Awesome, You really are awesome."
Now list a couple of things you have done recently and then see a smile come across your lips.
I usually do it by winking at the charming rascal I see in my mirror🤣
It really is the simple things in life, the little things that count most to me. Do say your please's and thank you's, be kind, be polite and let The Universe be kind and polite back to you.
Just my little thoughts for today.
Whilst I was copying my photos from my google pictures, I saw this post from the 9th of February 2021.
@fionasfavourites was saying in their part of the world that February was often the hottest month and I was saying February is the coldest month in Scotland, well that is the proof why 🤣🤣🤣
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These days kids, they have zero manners, I would say bravo to you... You did a great job and taught them a lesson, tit for tat...
I have done nothing today, skipped grocery shopping as well. Very tired and sleepy so just taking rest at home. I am also thinking to donate some winter clothes, probably next month, I will do that...
Thank you for that, yes a bit of tit for tat😁 Well they think they can do whatever they want, well not when I am around🤣
How are you feeling now, did the trip to the zoo help you. I see you are learning to ski too!
Donating winter clothes or any clothes is really fantastic. I donate all my clothes that I don't wear to charity. I find the older I get the less I want to keep material things.
You Priyan, are Awesome😀
Exactly, I think better for someone wears those clothes that I don't need anymore...
IF everyone would think like you, then our world would be a better place🙏
RAOK's are my life today... for the sake of a better future! Thanks for being Mad, bro!
Mad brothers stick together as kindred spirits 😁
Yeah RAOK are awesome!
You are simple AWESOME pillín 😂😂💙
Reading this and thinking in some RAOKs is what I needed after a one no so awesome day, young man ;)
aww big hugs Eli 🤗💙
I love how you say pillín y ahora AWESOME pillín, that is really awesome jeje
RAOKs are amazing and a pick me up for both giver and receiver, you know where I am if want to vent about your not so awesome day, pero Eli you are AWESOME💙
Thank you, Ed! 💙 for Awesome's call, for offering to be there, and for getting some chuckles out of me Pillín.
And I didn't say it before but my tolerance level with NEDs is pretty low these days, the lack of values is too much. So you did just Awesome.
You are so very welcome Eli💙
I think NEDs are the bane of many peoples lives!
I was flipping just reading about the NEDs
Like what the hey!!!
@tengolotodo YOU ARE AWESOME!!!
haha yeah the NEDs, we don't use the term as much as we used, but it certainly did fit!
Thank you @kaerpediem , I just read your trees post and helping your Dad, so YOU ARE AWESOME😁
hahaha
I love this
I might just pinch this idea for a Public Service Announcement I have to write ... it is a good one :D
hehe good ahead, a Public Service Announcement sounds awfully official!
Good luck with it😁
If only more could think like this, the world will be a better place!
Something I've learned over the years is that 99% of the time, whatever you give, bounces right back to you.
Have yourself an awesome (freezing) day while we melt away in the heat of summer at its worst, 'Too darn hot', as that old Cole Porter song goes🤗
I am a big proponent of the Law of Attraction and I wholeheartedly again with you😁
Hehe I woke up this morning, had a ☕, took the rubbish out and it was -1 and trying to snow haha bloodt ridiculous. I put that snow picture out into the Universe, so what does I ty to give back to me 🤣🤣🤣
Anyway, you go and carry on being awesome and enjoy that warm weather for me 😁
You are the awesomest Tito Ed! Good for those boys, they show no respect over elders. And jeez! The snow! It must really be cold in your place.
Well that was exactly a year ago, and generally we don't get snow, the salt air from living on the seacoast stops it lying, although last night was -1 and this morning it tried to snow for three minutes but was wet so did not lie.
salamat CJ you most certainly are Awesome and I know you guys tend to respect your elders po and ate much more than they do here now.
I see. -1 is still very cold for me, lol! And that short snow this morning must have made the air even colder. Thank you din po, Tito Ed :)
-1, 1 11 and 21 are all bloody cold for me CJ!
Yes it is cold, I have the heating on full blast in the house and am still cold CJ
funny... but i'm smiling and crying at the same time while reading your article
You are meant to smile not cry Eylz 🤣🤣🤣
And by the way you are Awesome😁
I know... but it made me cry too LOL
Thanks Ed! for reminding me :)
Walang anuman Eylz😁
I need to come back and read properly.
I'm back, and have now read this awesome post from the awesome Ed. I do love your acronym, NEDS. Too many of those in the world, sadly. I have to say, though, that one of the things I really like about traditional African culture is how the elders are seriously respected.
You are so right about the damage of the last two years and I know I've been one of the folk in the Hive that's been quite down; although I have tried to mask it. There have been time's that it would out. I am getting the sense, though, that in some parts of the world, things are beginning to right themselves. I'm feeling it and am hoping that it is real rather than p*ss on my shoes. Last time I felt optimism like this I had it - and a lot more - dashed. This time round, I'm being very, very cautious.
How were the burgers?
Will be making ours tomorrow!
Hello back, yes there some countries in the world that I have been, that elders are respected. Sadly the UK is not of those anymore. In fact, f%^$ all gets respected by NEDs!
England is about two ways from ending everything to do with covid, no testing, no self isolation even if you are found to be positive, it is all about living with it. We shall see what happens, but yes a tough time for us.
Yes I make a double batch, so the first ones last night and then second batch just finished tonight. Damn tasty even if I say so myself 🍔😁
It looks like our state of disaster will be lifted soon, too. There will be some ongoing "things" like mask wearing which will be dealt with in other legislation/regulations. We shall see.
I hope to get enough burgers out for 3 or 4 meals. For the deep freeze. And for Friday evenings when I am knackered after kitchen day!
Scotland keeps masks but England I think has ditched them pretty much already. I know why I am doing, better safe than sorry.
It is brilliant to get a batch and pop them in the freezer, there is nothing better than grabbing some from the freezer when like you say we are too knackered! I can imagine your kitchen day must be pretty full on, which is today!
I love this so much @tengolotodo. Yes, to standing up for people. Yes, to noticing when someone needs a little emotional and/or logistical support. And yes, to being willing to look in the mirror or at least remember that each of us is doing the best way can and that there's a good chance that whatever we're doing is far more awesome than we realise 🙏😃😍
Yes yes and yes, you are so right, we don't actually realise just how awesome we generally are on a day to day basis without even realising it.
Thank you so much for that wonderful comment, you truly are AWESOME😁🙏
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Thank you, Sir *bows
Let's see if I have any !LUV left in today's bucket to offer up to your awesome self... 🤭
hehe Sir 🤣
I always chuckle when I hear that, 10 out of 10 for your bow though, have you been practising!
Have a magical and wonderful weekend and enjoy your freedom outdoors😁😎
🤣😎 Oh! How nice of you to notice! 😁
Hope you had a fab weekend too! !LUV
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Oh it is good to notice things 😏
I did thank you, and hope you had a fab weekend too😁
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Good for you. Lovely sentiments
I agree with everyone else. You’re set for celebrity status here
@tengolotodo YOU ARE AWESOME!!! I’m echoing @kaerpediem ‘s vote
aww well thank you, it is good to be helpful...
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 hahahaha
and you most certainly are AWESOME !
Sometimes young people need a little guidance about how to act - they're trying out bravado and maybe not thinking about the effects on others. You've probably helped them, by modelling different behaviour, as well as your elderly queue companion. 😍
Too late to vote for your post - will wait for your comment 🙂
I think you are correct, just a little pointer in the right direction can work wonders.
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hehe I am confused🤣🤣🤣
I wanted to give you a big vote for your post ... well, as big as I am able to do 😂 ... but then I forgot that I wanted to do that when I voted for your comment (because your post had already passed payout) ... so I needed another comment to finally go for it and vote 100% ... 😍
Well that was a massive vote so thank you so very much. I did put two and two together eventually, you see who was really the slow one 🤣
I do appreciate it and glad you asked for the emoji, that was sweet of you to take the time and bother to do that😁
Tsk, I did it wrong! 😂
Can you send me an emoji? 😍
😁
Sorry, sometimes I'm a bit slow 😂
oh wow, thank you so very much, slow, haha you are still way faster than me, I was hmm what am I supposed to do🤣