we_r_1
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Registered: 09/21/07
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I've been doing this for awhile and actually have some interesting stories from the past. But to keep it official, yesterday was the first day in the market place with this mindset.
First thing that happens with myself is that I automatically smile when I am sending out loving blessings. I tried to make eye contact if possible with the disgruntle person. If this occurs, I found a wonderful thing happened. Such a person usually smiled back! Even if they went back to their unhappy state, at least for a moment, the connection was felt and energy was exchanged. Some people were a little tougher to get through. I had to circle around and smile at them a few times before they smiled back.
Yesterday, all but one person smiled back. And in that situation, the person that was in the company of disgruntle one, smiled twice. I thought to myself, maybe I didn't get through to this unhappy person, but maybe I helped boost the energy of their loved one enough, that they will make the connection.
We all want to feel loved and accepted. Even a loving smile from a stranger can make a difference! What wonderful things we can do; we'll make the world a brighter place-- one person at a time!
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Susanzandstra
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Yes we r 1 !! Thank you for sharing your experience of blessing at the marketplace, as I am about to go shopping for food and will keep your experiences in mind as I go about the store! I have always been quite friendly with people and have gotton alot of help in the store, but blessing others as I shop will be new! I will keep you posted on the subject! Blessings to you for taking on this experiment in a place where there is "busy-ness" and "distraction"!! Susan |
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Gina
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Registered: 06/27/08
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This experiment has changed my outlook for people that I feel have annoyed me or angered me or whom I criticize because I don't think they are living their lives the right way. I had an experience last week with a neighbor who was angry about a couple things that had absolutely nothing to do with him. I could have debated the issues but instead I just listened. When my husband and I arrived home, we almost started complaining about him but I stopped and said a blessing for him instead. That was a new experience for me and it felt so good. The blessing for him also blessed me because I didn't hang on to the negative feelings and began to feel peaceful again. Blessings to all of you along the way.
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Nini
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Registered: 11/27/08
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I like the "smile" idea. I would also like to pass this one on: I have the habit of asking people how they are whether it is the lady at the bank or at the shop checking my wares, or even my doctor. People get surprised when suddenly, very unexpected someone asks how they are.
I realised this when I made a visit to SA again that the shop assistants always ask after saying hello, "how are you?". Of course the usual answer is "fine, thankyou", and then the "bless you" can come in. In the English-speaking world this is very applicable.
So how are you? Fine? Then "bless You!"
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joalexander
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Registered: 07/21/09
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Hi, blessings from the heart to all of you. What a wonderful idea to follow a smile, with a 'how are you' and then to bless people. I'm going to adopt this from today. I'll keep you informed of how well it works - cos I'm sure it will work.
With love, smiles and many many blessings
Jo
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