11/19/2025
I took the bus đ today, and next to me sat a gentleman older than me. After exchanging a pleasant âhi,â he started to talk. For the entire 10-minute ride, he shared almost his whole life story. I learned about his wife, his two kids, grandkids, and how he enjoys riding the bus around the city. I smiled and just sat there, listening to his stories.
When the bus reached my destination, I politely said goodbye and told him it was a pleasure talking to him (even though he did most of the talking đ). As I was about to get off the bus đ, his response really impressed me. He said, âIt was a real pleasure, maâam, to speak with someone again while riding the bus!â
After I left, I thought about his wordsâso simple, yet so powerful at the same time.
So, what did I learn?
The small things that come from the heart đ truly matter.
He was grateful to have someone to talk to. And Iâm grateful I made his bus đ ride a little more enjoyable!
There are so many ways to show gratitudeâwe just need to look around and be open to seeing them.
What are you grateful for today?
I remember when my coach once suggested I write down 100 things I was grateful for. I simply said, âThatâs hard!â But once I started writing, I realized I had more than 100 things to be grateful for.
You donât have to start with đŻ things.
Start each morning with your kids by sharing an attitude of gratitude note. Have each person list three things theyâre grateful for that day.
Then, observe how your mood shifts after writing them. đ