With two candles lit we were able to go around the table fairly quickly and describe the kindnesses we had shared that day. In the process, I discovered an unintended benefit—we each got a peek into the others’ days in ways we hadn’t previously. I hadn't realized how note sharing worked in my daughter's biology class, or that her notes were particularly neat. I also heard the specifics around helping a classmate with a hard problem, and assisting a colleague with a computer issue—each painted a focused picture of a single moment in a hectic day.
Then came the kindnesses received—just one from each of us. They were harder for us to find during our day, and we each had to give it some thought as we watched the candles burning to recall when someone had reached out. I doubt that there are few kindnesses shared. So I continue to ponder why we have a harder time seeing or remembering a kind gesture shown to us than we do one given.
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