Be Kind??

Today I would like to share a story...

A man was asked to paint a boat. He brought his paint and brushes, and he began to paint the boat a bright red, as the owner asked him.

While painting, he noticed a small hole in the hull, so he quietly repaired it. When he finished painting, he received his money and left.

The next day, the owner of the boat came to the painter and presented him with a nice check, much higher than the payment for painting.

The painter was surprised and said, "You've already paid me for painting the boat, Sir."

The owner replied, "But this is not for the paint job. It's for repairing the hole in the boat."

"Ah! But it was such a small service. Certainly it's not worth paying me such a high amount for something so insignificant."

"My dear friend, you don't understand. Let me tell you what happened. When I asked you to paint the boat, I forgot to mention the hole. When the paint dried, my children grabbed the boat and went on a fishing trip. They did not know that there was a hole in the boat. I was not at home at that time. When I returned and noticed they had taken the boat, I was terrified and desperate because I remembered that the boat had a hole!! Imagine my relief and joy when I saw them returning from fishing. Then, I examined the boat and found that you had repaired the hole! Do you see, now, what you did?!? You saved the life of my children!! I do not have enough money to pay for your 'small' good deed. I am forever indebted to you."

Therefore, no matter who, when, where, how, you should continue to help, sustain, wipe tears, listen attentively, and carefully repair all the "leaks" or "holes" that you find. You never know when someone is in need, or when the Universe holds a pleasant surprise to allow us to be helpful and important to someone. In fact, you may have already repaired numerous "boat holes" for several people without realizing how many lives you've saved along the way!! Make a difference. Be the very best version of yourself. Go share kindness with everyone.

I know each one of us has it...and can sprinkle ??kindness...with everyone...??