Mindfulness Mondays 50: Thanks One and All
May 10, 2010 by dr. lam
Whenever we offer gratitude to someone, do we do that only to those in high important positions in life? Or can we see that everyone should occupy a high position in life no matter what social or professional rank he or she has? I can see the character of someone in how he or she treats the waitstaff at a restaurant, the doorman, etc. How often are these individuals given respect and appreciation? I think very little, but they can be the cornerstone in many ways to our very life and lifestyle. I find the “lower rank” someone is, the more that individual treats the next person of “lower rank” with even more disdain to exert his or her authority. I find that debasing to be even more belittling on the person dishing it out than on the person receiving it. We should all express gratitude in our life to everyone around us who we are blessed to have in our life no matter what social or professional position he or she should hold because it does not matter. We are all human beings and deserving of equal respect remembering the old adage: ”We should treat someone how we would like to be treated ourselves.”
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I agree with what you said about character.
Sometimes it’s tough to treat others well! (One more reason I read.)
O/T, but not, when I stay somewhere, a hotel, I like to leave a note of thanks to housekeeping and a small gratuity. I know the issue of tipping is contentious, and in many ways I agree with those against it. However, it seems many will think nothing of spending huge sums on nonsense, but won’t put out a couple sheckels in the right places. JMHO! (I care about clean and I care about encouraging others.) (When I’m not busy telling somebody off——)( Why I read……)
Great blog. Thanks.
thank you nord for the insight. that is an honorable and beautiful thing to do. i don’t do it enough.
sml