I'm encouraged to participate in this November challenge with my church congregation.
Inspiring Compassion: The 30 Day Compassion Challenge. 30 days to explore the topic of compassion: Mindfulness, Compassion for Friends & Family, Self-Compassion, Compassion for All, Compassion for Our Planet.
Sunday, once again, I kept my mouth shut.
I went to Boston Market because I didn't feel like cooking and I had a coupon for 15% off. I ordered a chicken pot pie, a side order of stuffing (to enjoy later), and, to put me over the dollar amount to qualify for the savings, a cookie. FYI: They have very good chocolate at Boston Market.
The cashier, clearly new, forgot my cookie. I discovered this when I got home. I was unreasonably unhappy. I admit I'd been thinking about that cookie all the way home.
I was too lazy to go back. But I also didn't become a keyboard warrior and log into "Tell Boston Market."
I know that there's a school of thought that she had a simple job to do: put my ordered items in a bag and take my money. She didn't do it.
On the other hand, Thanksgiving is The Super Bowl at Boston Market. I imagine the staff -- who may not have wanted to work at all because they have loved ones, too -- worked very hard and are tired. Plus, she is new. AND no one really needs a cookie. Not even a big, delicious chocolate chunk cookie.
Compassion for All.
Sometimes, keeping our mouths shut is so hard. We just feel so compelled to complain and tell others what how horribly wounded we were by something as simple as an incorrect order. I know I have done this, to my regret. I hope to be able to follow your example and think before I open my mouth.
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