Each lie we tell comes at a cost of the human soul. (English Translation from the Dark TV Series, 2017-2020)
My friend was not feeling well, so I took him to Urgent Care. After a doctor diagnosed his illness, two prescriptions were sent to a nearby Walgreens to be filled and were to be ready by the time we got there. We decided to go through the drive-thru which was moving very slowly. When we finally got to the window, the woman helping us checked with a pharmacist and told us it would be 15 more minutes before the prescriptions were ready. I could tell by the stricken look on her face that she was bracing for me to vent my frustration by being rude and mean to her. When I said, “No problem! I’m in no hurry. I’ll just park on the side of the store for 15 minutes while my friend and I visit and then I’ll come back.” Her response was a very relieved, “Oh, thank you and God bless you!” These people endure rude behavior all day long and it makes their lives miserable. You can make these people’s days simply by smiling and saying something kind and not taking your frustrations out on them. A kind word will make all the difference in your day too.
Glendale on Tuesday became the third metro Phoenix city to add protections for LGBTQ people in the past two months. The Glendale City Council unanimously approved an ordinance that prohibits discrimination in public places, housing and many workplaces, and extends the protections to the LGBTQ community. Mesa and Scottsdale passed ordinances in March and April, respectively. 1
I saw the following quote on Facebook: “A mistake that makes you humble is better than an achievement that makes you arrogant.” All of us at one time or another have achieved something that we’re quite proud of. When this happens, the temptation to call attention to our achievement and to behave as if we’re somehow superior to those around may be present. Do not yield to this temptation because nobody likes arrogant people. On the other hand, no one can resist those who are humble.