Beautiful story. When we interact one to one with other people we find we have much in common. I think that is what is missing in our country right now.
Thank you, Brad. I agree with you that this is what is missing in our country right now. What I’ve learned is that when we can find goodness and commonality in the most ordinary, everyday places, it is a reminder that we don’t need to look far or be heroic to bring goodness into the world. That’s what my son taught me. That’s what Musa taught me. And if we open our eyes, I bet that each of us can find such teachers every day— until eventually, we become that kind of teacher ourselves…
It is so easy to accidentally withdraw when issues confront us -health is big no matter if it is serious or not, it is reminder of our mortality. Love to see your son- what a chip off the old block. It is good to see through the eyes of a child. I have always thought when you feel down, go do a good deed. And so you have, after having been the recipient. May your health have the best possible outcome!
Yes, Emily, this is a piece of wisdom I keep having to relearn. Often when you’re down the last thing you want to do is focus on another person’s needs. And yet, that is exactly what can help you heal. Somehow children understand that instinctively, but adults have to relearn it through experiences like the one I described in this article.
Thank you, Susan. I am woefully maladept in all such situations. And it turned out, that weakness was a gift in disguise because it gave me the opportunity to accept help and open my eyes and heart to the world in a new way.
I'm sorry about your health issues. I loved reading about your experiences with the tire and your son helping and you trusting a stranger who will likely be a new friend. This reminds me of something my Mom used to always say, always treat people they way that you want to be treated.
Thank you for the response, Paula. Fortunately, my health issues are not major, but they were disrupting enough to cause me to withdraw from the world. But what I should’ve been doing is just the opposite: connecting with people. The flat tire was my catalyst for doing so. Your mom was wise to give you that advice. It is the golden rule, and our pride and ego often prevent us from fulfilling it.
Beautiful story. When we interact one to one with other people we find we have much in common. I think that is what is missing in our country right now.
Thank you, Brad. I agree with you that this is what is missing in our country right now. What I’ve learned is that when we can find goodness and commonality in the most ordinary, everyday places, it is a reminder that we don’t need to look far or be heroic to bring goodness into the world. That’s what my son taught me. That’s what Musa taught me. And if we open our eyes, I bet that each of us can find such teachers every day— until eventually, we become that kind of teacher ourselves…
It is so easy to accidentally withdraw when issues confront us -health is big no matter if it is serious or not, it is reminder of our mortality. Love to see your son- what a chip off the old block. It is good to see through the eyes of a child. I have always thought when you feel down, go do a good deed. And so you have, after having been the recipient. May your health have the best possible outcome!
Yes, Emily, this is a piece of wisdom I keep having to relearn. Often when you’re down the last thing you want to do is focus on another person’s needs. And yet, that is exactly what can help you heal. Somehow children understand that instinctively, but adults have to relearn it through experiences like the one I described in this article.
Thank you, Susan. I am woefully maladept in all such situations. And it turned out, that weakness was a gift in disguise because it gave me the opportunity to accept help and open my eyes and heart to the world in a new way.
We weren't taught to change tires In NMHS driver's ed 🙁 I love this story. Great reminder to all to be like Musa.
I'm sorry about your health issues. I loved reading about your experiences with the tire and your son helping and you trusting a stranger who will likely be a new friend. This reminds me of something my Mom used to always say, always treat people they way that you want to be treated.
Thank you for the response, Paula. Fortunately, my health issues are not major, but they were disrupting enough to cause me to withdraw from the world. But what I should’ve been doing is just the opposite: connecting with people. The flat tire was my catalyst for doing so. Your mom was wise to give you that advice. It is the golden rule, and our pride and ego often prevent us from fulfilling it.