Aesop Had It Right

I love good manners. It may seem that bad behavior gets a whole lot of press what with ‘real housewives’ and kids of one ‘shore’ or the other, but I assert that neither the ‘housewives’ nor the ‘shore’ kids are real representations of our true humanity.

When I look about me, I see true representations of decency and kindness everywhere.

I see the gentlemen that hold doors for their family and strangers alike going in and out of restaurants or businesses.

I see the parents offering infinite patience and answering question after question, while their toddlers closely examine whatever it is that has them so enraptured.

I see the traffic stopped both ways on a busy road while lost and scared dogs make their way safely across.

I see a person with a cart full of groceries allowing the person behind them holding one item to proceed ahead of them.

Quiet representations offered every day without asking for anything in return. Representations that never make the news, even though decent behavior is newsworthy.

To those that offer kindness naturally because that is who they are, thank you. On days when your will is sagging, know that your generosity of spirit is noticed and others are grateful for the example you continue to volunteer by your actions.

Treat everyone with politeness, even those who are rude to you - not because they are nice, but because you are. ~Author Unknown