Fluffy, because I thought it was so important I'm posting this in The Inner Room as well as here. Hope that's okay.
I just loved what you said at the end of explaining about yourself and firefighting - the 'thankyou' thing:
"And if you see a firefighter from your area, or a paramedic, or a law enforcement officer, give them a thank you, too. Its amazing how much that makes a person stand taller, and try harder."
It's many years ago that I realised that this world is NEGATIVE, not positive. That people are very quick to gripe, grizzle and complain. So I decided to go on a 'campaign' to do the opposite. I mean how hard is it to say a kind word. Like, "Thankyou!" Will our teeth all fall out if we open our mouth to say that??
I was amazed at the reactions I got. The checkout girl was astonished when I commented on her efficiency, the guy at the petrol pump amazed when I thanked him for his proficient service. And so started a life long quest to spread some cheer into a rather sad and dismal world.
ANYONE you compliment, say 'thankyou' to, or something else that's positive, helps change the world - and certainly that person's world!!
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